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EJ12 XFU

2012 Ford Focus

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,201 mi
Last recorded122,201 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 122,201 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 109,991 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 109,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords low tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lower tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 97,760 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 17 Jan 2023 90,564 miles

n/s/f outer brake pad low

Pass 11 Jan 2022 86,611 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 81,664 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 77,416 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 72,050 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 72,028 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 65,417 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 May 2017 59,536 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 48,437 miles

No tread on inner edge of both rear tyres

Rear brake pads 80% or more

Pass 8 Dec 2015 42,817 miles

front tyres are 205/50/17 rear tyres are 215/50/17

Pass 20 Jul 2015 37,936 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advice near side rear tyre on 2mm

advice offside front tyre starting to wear inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2014 24,779 miles

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

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)

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 XFU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XFU, 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 XFU registered?

EJ12 XFU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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