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EA12 THK

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,720 mi
Last recorded86,720 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 THK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 86,720 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 86,720 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 77,356 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 77,356 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 70,728 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 63,876 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 63,876 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 Dec 2019 63,678 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 59,702 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 54,031 miles

front pads low

Pass 29 Nov 2016 44,080 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 44,080 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

R/n/s tyre cracked and perished

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2016 38,457 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 29,558 miles

Nail in offside rear 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 THK 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 71.4%.

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 THK, 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 THK registered?

EA12 THK is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is EA12 THK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA12 THK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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