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EK12 GWP

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

182,042 mi
Last recorded182,042 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 GWP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 182,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe's (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall 215/50X17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 182,020 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe's (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre slightly worn inner edge 215/50X17 ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall 215/50X17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 174,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 166,983 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 166,981 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 163,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 156,181 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 156,090 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2020 149,999 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 135,086 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 135,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 998 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 98,701 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 78,877 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 58,719 miles

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

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 GWP is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GWP, 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 GWP is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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