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EA12 XUD

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,159 mi
Last recorded146,159 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 XUD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 146,159 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 130,113 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2019 130,111 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))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2018 125,683 miles

Crack in windscreen

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded quite bad on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 4 May 2018 125,680 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken Top bearing noisy too (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In tread pattern. SEVERE (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant level low

Crack in windscreen

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded quite bad on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 106,708 miles

Nearside Rear getting low and slightly out of shape 2.4mm

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 10 May 2017 106,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear getting low and slightly out of shape 2.4mm

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 11 May 2016 85,330 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 56,489 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 56,485 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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 XUD is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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