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EA12 WHG

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,803 mi
Last recorded125,803 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 125,803 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2026 125,803 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2025 117,564 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 108,059 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 108,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 108,032 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 97,055 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to carry out full inspection of components due to covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2022 86,588 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam

Pass 4 Aug 2021 77,752 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 73,701 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 73,701 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))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 64,561 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 58,028 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 51,497 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 May 2016 44,888 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 31,130 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 WHG 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 WHG, 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 WHG is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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