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EA12 OVM

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,020 mi
Last recorded138,020 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 OVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 138,020 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear trailing arm bushes tatty and have movement

Pass 15 Aug 2024 129,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear trailing arm bushes tatty

Fail 15 Aug 2024 129,509 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear trailing arm bushes tatty

Pass 11 Sep 2023 122,057 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 122,038 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery faulty

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 122,038 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 122,038 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 109,303 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 109,257 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 88,655 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Sill & Under bonnet covers. Unable to assess all prescribed areas

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 88,648 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Sill & Under bonnet covers. Unable to assess all prescribed areas

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 74,205 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 74,205 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 65,910 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 59,518 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 59,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

tyre pressure light on

Pass 25 Jul 2017 51,857 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 43,605 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 43,605 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front tyre has puncture in shoulder needs new tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2015 36,036 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 OVM is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OVM, 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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EA12 OVM is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 August 2012.

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