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2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,553 mi
Last recorded52,553 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 VPN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 52,553 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 50,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also small cut outer wall 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 50,983 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also small cut outer wall 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 49,498 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 47,275 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin req checking (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 45,318 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 42,593 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 41,209 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 37,524 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 31,513 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 31,513 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 23,721 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 19,005 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 VPN is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VPN, 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 VPN is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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