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EK12 DSE

2012 Ford Focus

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

24,909 mi
Last recorded24,909 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 24,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 24,416 miles

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

Offside Front tyre starting to crack& perish

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack & perish

Pass 10 Mar 2023 24,004 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 23,038 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 22,419 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 22,419 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 22,275 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 22,275 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 21,075 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 19,591 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 18,018 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 16,443 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 14,507 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 DSE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DSE, 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 DSE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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