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EA12 OWY

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,197 mi
Last recorded112,197 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 OWY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 112,197 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 103,515 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 103,515 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 93,883 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 85,039 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 74,858 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 74,858 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 66,278 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 54,356 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 45,712 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 38,421 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 29,419 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 29,419 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 21,682 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OWY is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA12 OWY registered?

EA12 OWY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is EA12 OWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA12 OWY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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