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EA12 PHX

2012 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,375 mi
Last recorded124,375 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 PHX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 124,375 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 122,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 118,451 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 117,290 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 115,734 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 112,020 miles

Nearside Outer C/V gaitor greasy

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress,hazy image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 103,511 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner worn thin,tread stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 103,511 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner worn thin,tread stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 93,189 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 93,189 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 80,521 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Aug 2018 80,521 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Aug 2017 64,956 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 43,569 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 31,113 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 PHX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PHX, 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 PHX registered?

EA12 PHX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is EA12 PHX safe to buy?

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