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EA12 WGV

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,488 mi
Last recorded90,488 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 WGV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 90,488 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 84,598 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 84,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 76,595 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 76,528 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on the inner edges.

Pass 24 Mar 2023 70,606 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surfaces poor condition. Offside starting to fluctuate (minor) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease - hole / split not visible. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 65,905 miles

Both front position lamps flicker

Front brake disc inner faces corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2021 62,117 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 62,116 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2020 61,120 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 58,913 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 56,941 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 52,536 miles

Front screen small chip

Fail 24 Apr 2017 52,536 miles

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

Front screen small chip

Pass 21 Apr 2016 46,237 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 32,357 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 WGV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WGV, 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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What year was EA12 WGV registered?

EA12 WGV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is EA12 WGV safe to buy?

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