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EK12 FBO

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,334 mi
Last recorded89,334 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 FBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 89,334 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 89,334 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 84,303 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 74,691 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 69,447 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 69,447 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 62,836 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 62,836 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 59,595 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 55,023 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2020 55,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 46,485 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 38,277 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 31,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm has 2X nails in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 25,928 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 19,800 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 FBO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 FBO, 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 FBO registered?

EK12 FBO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is EK12 FBO safe to buy?

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