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EA12 OYM

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,061 mi
Last recorded130,061 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 OYM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 130,061 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 129,037 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 129,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 127,867 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 127,867 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 127,101 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 126,103 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 126,103 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 117,003 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 109,489 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 109,489 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 97,003 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 82,046 miles

ns drive shaft seal is weeping

rear tyres are cracking

Pass 31 May 2017 66,683 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 66,683 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 May 2016 48,979 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 29,985 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 OYM is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 OYM, 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 OYM registered?

EA12 OYM is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is EA12 OYM safe to buy?

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