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EK12 FPF

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

145,357 mi
Last recorded145,357 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 145,357 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 132,664 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 119,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 113,335 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 108,535 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 98,322 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 98,285 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 90,891 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 90,889 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 79,148 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 69,619 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Mar 2017 58,470 miles

O/S/F TYRE LOW ON EDGES

Fail 4 Mar 2017 58,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

O/S/F TYRE LOW ON EDGES

Pass 18 Mar 2016 49,145 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2 mm

Pass 3 Mar 2015 38,313 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 FPF is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EK12 FPF?

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What year was EK12 FPF registered?

EK12 FPF is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 2012.

Is EK12 FPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 FPF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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