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EA12 ZZD

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,061 mi
Last recorded83,061 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 ZZD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 83,061 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 83,036 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 79,363 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 79,363 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 76,662 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 73,207 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 69,566 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 69,566 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 65,164 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 64,169 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 59,994 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2019 59,990 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 53,517 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 48,075 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 39,924 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 30,816 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 ZZD is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 ZZD, 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 ZZD registered?

EA12 ZZD is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is EA12 ZZD safe to buy?

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