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EK12 DNF

2012 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,036 mi
Last recorded90,036 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 DNF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 90,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside control arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 90,036 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside control arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 79,530 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 71,904 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 64,096 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 56,981 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 50,228 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Fail 19 Feb 2021 50,210 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Daytime Running Light has intermittant fault

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 18 Feb 2020 45,927 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 26 Feb 2019 39,010 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 35,970 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 30,940 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 25,221 miles

rear tyres starting to show signs of wear 215/50/17

Pass 13 Mar 2015 20,611 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 DNF is a 2012 Ford Focus in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DNF, 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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EK12 DNF is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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