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EF12 KYT

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,150 mi
Last recorded48,150 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 KYT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 48,150 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight Lip Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Wear on Edges, Tread Depth 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Wear on Edges, Tread Depth 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks In-between the Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight Lip Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 48,134 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop Link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight Lip Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Wear on Edges, Tread Depth 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Wear on Edges, Tread Depth 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks In-between the Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight Lip Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 43,137 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 39,992 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 36,881 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 36,881 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 31,584 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 30,020 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 23,232 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 18,805 miles

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

Offside 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))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 18,804 miles

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

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

Offside 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 1 Aug 2018 13,733 miles

all rear seats folded down time of test

offside front and both rear tyre sidewalls splitting

Pass 9 Aug 2017 12,826 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 11,894 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 9,918 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 7,773 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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EF12 KYT is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol 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 EF12 KYT, 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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EF12 KYT is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 July 2012.

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