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EK12 EYU

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,419 mi
Last recorded137,419 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 EYU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 137,419 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 132,560 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 127,770 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 122,465 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 116,441 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2022 116,441 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 111,229 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 111,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 108,350 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 102,016 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 101,674 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 92,912 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2017 86,160 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2017 86,160 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 76,516 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 61,414 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder bald (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 61,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 39,653 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 EYU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EYU, 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 EYU registered?

EK12 EYU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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