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EJ12 RZA

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,801 mi
Last recorded114,801 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 RZA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 114,801 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 114,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 106,914 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 106,914 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Condition of nearside rear wheel bearing could not be test due to wheel could not be rotated because brake excessively binding.

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 93,333 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on the inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 93,333 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on the inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. bulb was fitted incorrectly > fitted bulb correctly free of charge (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. adjusted aim free of charge (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 89,034 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 82,826 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 67,867 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 60,067 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 60,066 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2016 46,538 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 34,849 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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EJ12 RZA is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EJ12 RZA, 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 RZA is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 June 2012.

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