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EA12 OYX

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

166,236 mi
Last recorded166,236 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 OYX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 166,236 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 166,236 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 162,455 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 162,455 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 152,278 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 152,278 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 134,825 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 134,825 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 120,844 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 120,844 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 106,723 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 91,906 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 91,906 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 74,038 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 74,036 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 60,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 42,494 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 24,448 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 23,011 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 OYX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OYX, 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 OYX registered?

EA12 OYX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is EA12 OYX safe to buy?

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