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EA12 WCU

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,980 mi
Last recorded105,980 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 WCU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 105,980 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 105,978 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 94,632 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear/middle Exhaust box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 80,150 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 79,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 62,529 miles

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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

nearside rear tyre is out of shape.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

offside rear tyre is out of shape.

Pass 25 Mar 2021 53,269 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 48,506 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 42,132 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 37,353 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 37,278 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 32,533 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 28,067 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 24,390 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 WCU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver 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 WCU, 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 WCU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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