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EJ12 XSD

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,371 mi
Last recorded100,371 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 XSD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 100,371 miles
Pass 5 May 2025 89,104 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 80,086 miles

front tyres low tread

Fail 11 Apr 2024 80,085 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 73,749 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 73,749 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 May 2022 64,679 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 64,674 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 59,798 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 53,360 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 51,297 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 51,297 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 48,141 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 43,403 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 43,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 38,367 miles

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Fail 23 Jun 2016 38,367 miles

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced FRONT AND REAR (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 May 2015 29,992 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

the correct spaced number plates have been fitted over the wrong spaced plates and held in place using nylon ties

Fail 29 May 2015 29,991 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

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 XSD is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XSD, 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 XSD registered?

EJ12 XSD is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is EJ12 XSD safe to buy?

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