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EJ12 RYP

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,456 mi
Last recorded141,456 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 RYP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 141,456 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 135,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pedal rubber splitting

n/s/f wiper splitting on edge

Fail 16 Nov 2022 135,598 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pedal rubber splitting

n/s/f wiper splitting on edge

Pass 18 Nov 2021 129,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

brake pedal rubber splitting

Fail 18 Nov 2021 129,797 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

brake pedal rubber splitting

Pass 10 Nov 2020 126,552 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

brake pedal rubber splitting

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2020 126,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal rubber splitting

engine cover and undertray fitted

o/s/f tyre has a deep cut to tread area

Pass 24 May 2019 120,307 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and has cuts to the tread area (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyre bald on edges

brake pedal rubber splitting

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 23 May 2019 120,283 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and has cuts to the tread area (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyre bald on edges

brake pedal rubber splitting

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 22 May 2018 114,640 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 101,054 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 80,910 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 80,910 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 60,506 miles

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

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 RYP is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 RYP, 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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EJ12 RYP is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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