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EK12 EVM

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,245 mi
Last recorded123,245 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 EVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 123,245 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 123,245 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking excessive leak from steering hose (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2024 119,703 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 114,436 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 108,571 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 108,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 101,149 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 101,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 94,978 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 94,978 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 89,236 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 89,615 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 68,144 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 47,613 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 28,140 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 14,922 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 EVM is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EVM, 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 EVM registered?

EK12 EVM is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is EK12 EVM safe to buy?

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