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EJ12 XSA

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,769 mi
Last recorded118,769 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 XSA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 118,769 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 113,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 111,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 111,588 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 107,671 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 107,671 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Nov 2022 107,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 May 2022 101,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Considerably worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Considerably worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 95,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Considerably worn, especially on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Considerably worn, especially on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 88,362 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 78,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low, especially on edges, and has cuts on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing slightly uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing slightly uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 66,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 55,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low close to limit (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 55,460 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low close to limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 45,706 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 45,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 32,437 miles

Both rear tyres deformed on inner sholder

Fail 26 Jun 2015 32,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres deformed on inner sholder

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 XSA is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XSA, 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 XSA is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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