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EJ12 UVH

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,495 mi
Last recorded133,495 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 UVH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 133,495 miles

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

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 13 Nov 2024 118,838 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 10 Nov 2023 109,182 miles

CARRIED OUT VEHICLE INSPECTION TO EXHAUST SYSTEM.

engine cover engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 10 Nov 2022 98,988 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system....

Fail 10 Nov 2022 98,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system....

Pass 6 Nov 2021 87,789 miles

engine cover & under body cover panel fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill covers fitted preventing some testable components.

Pass 28 Oct 2020 78,384 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN VERY BADLY ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Oct 2020 78,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN VERY BADLY ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Aug 2019 69,853 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 69,853 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads worn low

Pass 22 Mar 2018 59,780 miles

emissions undetected

Pass 17 Mar 2017 50,585 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 44,285 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 30,972 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 UVH is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EJ12 UVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ12 UVH registered?

EJ12 UVH is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is EJ12 UVH safe to buy?

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