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EK12 DXU

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,803 mi
Last recorded77,803 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 DXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 77,803 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front fog lamp insecure but unlikely to become detached

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 8 Oct 2025 77,802 miles

Front Bumper insecure Nearside inner wheel arch guard and bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front fog lamp insecure but unlikely to become detached

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 10 Oct 2024 79,674 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 79,674 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 75,167 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 70,137 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 65,971 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 63,508 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 55,557 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 49,401 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 44,837 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 30,488 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 30,488 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2015 23,424 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 DXU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DXU, 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 DXU registered?

EK12 DXU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 April 2012.

Is EK12 DXU safe to buy?

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