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EA12 WHC

2012 Ford Focus

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,378 mi
Last recorded87,378 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 WHC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 87,378 miles

both front tyres on 2ml

Pass 21 Feb 2025 77,535 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 77,520 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 67,898 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 67,898 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 63,114 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 60,673 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 58,450 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 55,321 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty inner faces of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 30,347 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces but braking performance not affected

Pass 19 Feb 2018 40,591 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 40,591 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 40,590 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 33,113 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 33,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 26,483 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall showing signs of wear cracking

Pass 27 Feb 2015 19,908 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 WHC is a 2012 Ford Focus in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WHC, 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 WHC registered?

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

Is EA12 WHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA12 WHC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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