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EK12 GKL

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,023 mi
Last recorded110,023 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 GKL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 110,023 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 104,097 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 90,751 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 90,751 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 86,812 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 83,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 83,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 66,985 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 66,985 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 GKL is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GKL, 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 GKL registered?

EK12 GKL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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The MOT history for EK12 GKL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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