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EJ12 XRY

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,625 mi
Last recorded152,625 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 XRY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 152,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 139,764 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 127,042 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 119,932 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 111,663 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 111,662 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2021 104,661 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 101,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

coolant level in expansion tanks low

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 18 Mar 2021 101,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

coolant level in expansion tanks low

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 18 Mar 2020 96,026 miles

Both front tyres close to legal limit.

Pass 20 Mar 2019 86,761 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 74,280 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 74,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2017 61,141 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 46,749 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 33,465 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 33,465 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 XRY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 XRY, 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 XRY registered?

EJ12 XRY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is EJ12 XRY safe to buy?

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