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EA12 XZG

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,069 mi
Last recorded114,069 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2026 114,069 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2025 99,387 miles

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 90,442 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 rear ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 82,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 May 2023 82,774 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2022 76,983 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 73,223 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 70,601 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 66,959 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 63,080 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 63,007 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 59,177 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 52,771 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 52,771 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 46,867 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 XZG is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black 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 XZG, 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 XZG registered?

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

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