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EF12 WKJ

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,536 mi
Last recorded127,536 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 WKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 127,536 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 119,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 119,808 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 112,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 8 Jul 2024 112,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 102,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp lens smashed

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp has condensation, projected beam pattern not affected, continental driving stickers on headlamps, no kick up for driving on the left hand side

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 19 Jul 2023 102,171 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most trailing arm bush (REAR ARM) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp lens smashed

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp has condensation, projected beam pattern not affected, continental driving stickers on headlamps, no kick up for driving on the left hand side

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 15 Jul 2022 93,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp smashed and broken

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 93,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp smashed and broken

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 83,556 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 77,984 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp cracked

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

lane keeping warning light on

Pass 8 Jun 2019 68,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 235-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Fail 8 Jun 2019 68,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 235-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 57,197 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 44,334 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre has a slight cut in tread no cords exposed

Fail 1 Jun 2017 44,334 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre has a slight cut in tread no cords exposed

Pass 2 Jun 2016 31,348 miles

Rear both rear valve stems perished

Fail 1 Jun 2016 31,317 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front valve stem perished

Rear both rear valve stems perished

Pass 17 Jun 2015 23,473 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 WKJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EF12 WKJ, 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 WKJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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