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EA12 YEU

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,006 mi
Last recorded123,006 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 123,006 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 113,878 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 113,878 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 107,261 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 107,160 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested condition of front brake pads (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2023 96,789 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 92,246 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 92,246 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing from broken catalyst flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 87,698 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 87,698 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 84,630 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 77,055 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 69,739 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 62,670 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 54,227 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 45,169 miles

offside drive shaft oil seal damp with oil

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 YEU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YEU, 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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What year was EA12 YEU registered?

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

Is EA12 YEU safe to buy?

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