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EK12 CTU

2012 Ford Focus

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,249 mi
Last recorded105,249 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 CTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 105,249 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2026 105,247 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 97,318 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 91,230 miles

Front front reg plate damaged

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 91,227 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front reg plate damaged

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 81,415 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 81,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 70,584 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 70,582 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 57,380 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 49,044 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 48,844 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 39,161 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 34,568 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 29,284 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 24,429 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 18,971 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 CTU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CTU, 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 CTU registered?

EK12 CTU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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