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EK12 CTO

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,992 mi
Last recorded63,992 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 CTO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 63,992 miles

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

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

front bumper damaged but secure

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked close to excessively

Fail 31 Oct 2022 63,980 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded to excess (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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 low on inside (5.2.3 (e))

front bumper damaged but secure

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked close to excessively

Pass 1 Nov 2021 59,865 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 59,850 miles

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

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 27 Jan 2020 50,701 miles

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

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

front bumper has some damage but safe

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 30 Jan 2019 46,229 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 41,525 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 41,495 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty inop (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 33,980 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 33,980 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 21,696 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 18,824 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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EK12 CTO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EK12 CTO, 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 EK12 CTO registered?

EK12 CTO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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