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EA12 OTB

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,095 mi
Last recorded50,095 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 OTB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 50,095 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2026 50,095 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 49,573 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 49,566 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 48,169 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 47,598 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 47,163 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 46,819 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 46,819 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2020 46,194 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 44,592 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 41,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2017 34,954 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 28,975 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 22,846 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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EA12 OTB is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 66,103 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA12 OTB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EA12 OTB registered?

EA12 OTB is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is EA12 OTB safe to buy?

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