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EJ12 PSY

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,635 mi
Last recorded78,635 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 PSY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 78,635 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 74,503 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 70,483 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 70,481 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 65,896 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 61,084 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 56,259 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 56,257 miles

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

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 52,047 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 47,659 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 40,627 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 34,227 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 24,855 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 15,199 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 15,198 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 14,491 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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EJ12 PSY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 EJ12 PSY, 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 EJ12 PSY registered?

EJ12 PSY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is EJ12 PSY safe to buy?

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