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EK12 DYW

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,418 mi
Last recorded120,418 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 DYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 120,418 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2026 120,418 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 104,958 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 30 Mar 2024 93,060 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2024 93,060 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 86,112 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 81,034 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 81,014 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 73,656 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 67,735 miles

front registration plate shows damage/is incomplete and appears to be partially secured with tape.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off and near side front brake pad/s appear to be wearing thin.

Pass 11 Apr 2019 55,512 miles

front registration plate shows extensive damage, is incomplete and loosely mounted.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

off side and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

Fail 10 Apr 2019 55,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

front registration plate shows extensive damage, is incomplete and loosely mounted.

near side front tyre tread shows extensive uneven wear and is worn extensively bald at the edge.

near side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

near side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off side and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

Pass 31 May 2018 45,228 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front registration plate shows damage.

near side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

near side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

off side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

Pass 29 Mar 2017 29,598 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 17,816 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 17,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 11,019 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 DYW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc 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 DYW, 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 DYW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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