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EK12 FNN

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

142,130 mi
Last recorded142,130 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 FNN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 142,130 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 134,175 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2024 134,175 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 115,973 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 98,841 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 98,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 80,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 80,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 63,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm 215/50/17 95W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 63,341 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm 215/50/17 95W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 49,604 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2019 36,000 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 36,000 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 35,139 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 35,139 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear tyres heavily perished and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 31,191 miles

Both rear tyres have age cracking to outer side walls and n/s rear is slightly out of shape.

Fail 6 Sep 2017 31,191 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres have age cracking to outer side walls and n/s rear is slightly out of shape.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 27,413 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 27,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 23,389 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 21,037 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 FNN is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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