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EK12 GWL

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,970 mi
Last recorded158,970 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 158,970 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 158,959 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2025 151,748 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 151,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 141,455 miles

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))

Pass 4 May 2023 131,364 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 131,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2022 119,010 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 119,010 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2021 107,593 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 97,432 miles

Nearside Front cracked but not effecting light

Fail 7 May 2020 97,432 miles

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

Nearside Front cracked but not effecting light

Pass 1 Apr 2019 76,415 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 76,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 60,750 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

uneven wear front tyres

Pass 8 Apr 2017 52,262 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2016 45,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

n/s and o/s front tyres feathered on edges

n/s rear and o/s/r tyres layered on inner edges

Pass 30 Mar 2015 38,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GWL is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GWL, 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 GWL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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