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EA12 ZYW

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,966 mi
Last recorded103,966 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 ZYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 103,966 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 103,966 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 94,275 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyres Wearing Inner Edges

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 94,275 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyres Wearing Inner Edges

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 84,068 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 82,742 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 78,900 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 75,179 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 72,218 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 68,406 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 60,189 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 51,553 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 51,553 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 43,854 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 37,486 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 30,128 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZYW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZYW, 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 ZYW registered?

EA12 ZYW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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