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EK12 GXT

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,305 mi
Last recorded159,305 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 GXT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 159,305 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 144,987 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 144,987 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 144,716 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 140,880 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 135,537 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear

offside rear tyre worn

Fail 8 May 2019 135,536 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front windscreen wiper blades are worn

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 10 May 2018 134,959 miles

offside rear brake pads are worn

Pass 18 May 2017 111,336 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 85,523 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 85,092 miles

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

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

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 63,520 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 11 Apr 2015 63,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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)

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 GXT is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GXT, 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 GXT registered?

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

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