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EA12 YKL

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,803 mi
Last recorded151,803 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 YKL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 151,803 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2025 151,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 135,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has cut on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 120,337 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavy on inner edge. 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavy on inner edge. 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 106,654 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 94,650 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 94,643 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2020 86,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight cut on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 80,077 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 75,493 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 63,269 miles

Cut in offside rear tyre advise replacement

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edge advise replacement

Pass 2 Jun 2017 54,857 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 45,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

mist of oil on both rear shocks

Pass 1 Sep 2015 38,238 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 YKL is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YKL, 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 YKL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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