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EJ12 UVW

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,721 mi
Last recorded51,721 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 UVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 51,721 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 43,210 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking. CHANGE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted making it unable to check some testable items

Fail 21 Feb 2024 43,210 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking. CHANGE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted making it unable to check some testable items

Pass 12 Aug 2022 28,270 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 19,392 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 19,392 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 18,457 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 16,089 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 13,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 11,128 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 8,734 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 8,734 miles

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

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 UVW is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UVW, 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 UVW registered?

EJ12 UVW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is EJ12 UVW safe to buy?

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