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EA12 OYZ

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,949 mi
Last recorded76,949 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 OYZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 76,949 miles

n/s/f side light dim

rear brake pads close to limits

Pass 4 Jul 2024 72,282 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 68,962 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 66,324 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 66,322 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 63,862 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 63,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 61,521 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 58,752 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 48,228 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 39,026 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 28,945 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 25,120 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in N/S/R tyre.

Fail 9 Apr 2015 25,120 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in N/S/R tyre.

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 OYZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black 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 OYZ, 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 OYZ registered?

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

Is EA12 OYZ safe to buy?

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