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EK12 GVM

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,198 mi
Last recorded103,198 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 GVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 103,198 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 97,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 91,526 miles

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to middle join blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked/perished 215/50ZR17 95W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to crack/perish 215/50ZR17 95W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 91,526 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to middle join blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked/perished 215/50ZR17 95W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to crack/perish 215/50ZR17 95W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 86,400 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 82,271 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy hose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 78,660 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 71,285 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 71,285 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 64,049 miles

rear tyres misshaped

Pass 12 Apr 2018 55,503 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 51,801 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 46,037 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 40,232 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 GVM is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GVM, 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

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What year was EK12 GVM registered?

EK12 GVM is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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