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EJ12 VSN

2012 Ford Focus

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

64,290 mi
Last recorded64,290 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 VSN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 64,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 59,460 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 57,997 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 54,593 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 51,150 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 47,550 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 43,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner/outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner/outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre getting low on inner edge/outer sidewall cracked

Pass 14 May 2019 39,270 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 33,302 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 33,302 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 27,176 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 20,718 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 13,675 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 VSN is a 2012 Ford Focus in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 VSN, 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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What year was EJ12 VSN registered?

EJ12 VSN is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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