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EA12 WJD

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,042 mi
Last recorded89,042 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 WJD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 89,042 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 30 Jan 2026 89,042 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 23 Jan 2025 85,712 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 85,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 74,108 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 66,931 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 66,929 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 65,506 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 63,343 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 63,343 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 May 2020 61,461 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2019 58,107 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 50,745 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 46,640 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 39,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres nailed

Pass 17 Apr 2015 31,617 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 WJD is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol 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 WJD, 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 WJD registered?

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

Is EA12 WJD safe to buy?

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