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EA12 XRF

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,490 mi
Last recorded125,490 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 XRF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 125,490 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 125,490 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 123,604 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 120,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 111,380 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 111,380 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 101,748 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 94,985 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 86,556 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Apr 2019 86,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Mar 2018 80,326 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 76,206 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 71,179 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 65,813 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 65,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XRF is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XRF, 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 XRF registered?

EA12 XRF is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is EA12 XRF safe to buy?

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