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EA12 XBX

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,063 mi
Last recorded89,063 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 XBX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 89,063 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 87,099 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 87,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 85,237 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 83,886 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 82,590 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 80,032 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 78,581 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 76,611 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 76,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 72,330 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 68,260 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery has a cover

sills have plastic trim covers

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2017 68,259 miles

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

battery has a cover

sills have plastic trim covers

under trays fitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 60,619 miles

battery has a cover fitted

sills have plastic trim covers

under trays fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 52,948 miles

battery has a cover

sills have plastic cover

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 XBX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XBX, 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

How do I check the history of EA12 XBX?

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What year was EA12 XBX registered?

EA12 XBX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is EA12 XBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA12 XBX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA12 XBX have outstanding finance?

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