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EA12 YFX

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,979 mi
Last recorded86,979 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 86,979 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong Advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 84,535 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 82,218 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 79,451 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 79,451 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 75,958 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 77,390 miles

front discs worn and lipped

Fail 31 Dec 2020 77,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. needs to be 2215 50 17 (5.2.3 (b))

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

front discs worn and lipped

Pass 28 Jun 2019 68,177 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 3 Jul 2018 63,111 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 63,110 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front strut upper mountings feel slightly rough on lock to lock check

Pass 3 Jun 2017 57,049 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 50,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs are worn and corroded on inner faces

Pass 1 Jul 2015 44,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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 YFX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YFX, 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 YFX registered?

EA12 YFX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is EA12 YFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA12 YFX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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