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EA12 YJD

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,742 mi
Last recorded140,742 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 140,742 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 129,965 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 118,030 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 118,030 miles

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

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

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 109,087 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 109,050 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 98,861 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 95,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm and cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner and outer wall

Fail 21 Jan 2021 95,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm and cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner and outer wall

Pass 4 Jan 2020 91,658 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 88,651 miles

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

full under covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2017 85,151 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 85,151 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 80,000 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 73,079 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 65,207 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2015 64,858 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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 YJD is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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