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EA12 PDZ

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,287 mi
Last recorded90,287 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 PDZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 90,287 miles

Coolant low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 82,892 miles

Offside Front exterior mirror glass is damaged

Outer sill panels fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear underfloor panels fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various minor stonechips on drivers side and passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

engine undertray fitted (restricting viewing of components)

front and rear inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Fail 9 May 2025 82,892 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front wipers not tested

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2155017 and date stamped 2018 (recommend to replace) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front exterior mirror glass is damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2155017 and date stamped 2018 (recommend to replace) (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sill panels fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear underfloor panels fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various minor stonechips on drivers side and passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

brake fluid level is between min and max

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

engine undertray fitted (restricting viewing of components)

front and rear inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Pass 28 Mar 2024 78,268 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 72,163 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 65,726 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 62,709 miles

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))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 57,596 miles

front pads low

Pass 15 Apr 2019 52,622 miles

front pads look to be getting low

rear no plate slightly insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2018 42,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 32,731 miles

Front Wipers beginning to smear

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 22,156 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 18,362 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 PDZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PDZ, 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 PDZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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