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EK12 DPZ

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,184 mi
Last recorded117,184 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 DPZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 117,184 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 116,044 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 115,304 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 113,470 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 112,189 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 98,863 miles

both wipers smeary

tpms light on

Pass 7 Jul 2020 91,142 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 91,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 17 May 2019 81,546 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread lumpy

Fail 7 May 2019 81,269 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 May 2018 69,438 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 56,338 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 May 2017 56,338 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 41,420 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 24,967 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 DPZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK12 DPZ registered?

EK12 DPZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is EK12 DPZ safe to buy?

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