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EJ12 XSE

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,974 mi
Last recorded114,974 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 114,974 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 114,974 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 105,384 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 94,232 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 84,382 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 84,363 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 72,960 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 72,960 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 61,479 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 56,919 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 51,150 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 44,438 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 44,438 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 37,027 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 26,403 miles

N/ S FRONT TYRE IS WORN CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

SILL COVERS FITTED

TYRES HAVE STARTED TO PERISH

Pass 14 May 2015 19,925 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 XSE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XSE, 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 XSE registered?

EJ12 XSE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is EJ12 XSE safe to buy?

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