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EK12 EVC

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,894 mi
Last recorded85,894 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 EVC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 85,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 76,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 76,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 68,936 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 68,936 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 62,054 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 53,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre valve perished.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 53,016 miles

Nearside Front Additional braking device obviously defective Caliper retaining spring missing. (1.1.19 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre valve perished.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 46,284 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Door check strap broken.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm & worn on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges & has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm & slightly out of shape. (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Font on inner surface. (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 46,284 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Door check strap broken.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm & worn on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges & has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm & slightly out of shape. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Font on inner surface. (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 36,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

Fail 26 May 2016 36,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall. (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 24,333 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 EVC is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EVC, 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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What year was EK12 EVC registered?

EK12 EVC is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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