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EA12 YBP

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

127,229 mi
Last recorded127,229 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 127,229 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 114,698 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 100,710 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 88,238 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 73,263 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 73,260 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 69,927 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 66,617 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 65,134 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 61,142 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 56,355 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 49,343 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 43,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Rear 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 YBP is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 YBP, 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 YBP registered?

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

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