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EK12 GYW

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,215 mi
Last recorded132,215 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 GYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 132,215 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 126,549 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 15 Oct 2024 126,549 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

coolant level low

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2023 120,736 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush ,both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

central exhaust shield comes loose

Fail 16 Oct 2023 120,734 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush ,both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

central exhaust shield comes loose

Pass 26 Sep 2022 114,055 miles

centre heat shield insecure

engine under tray fitted preventing clear view off some items

Fail 24 Sep 2022 114,055 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

centre heat shield insecure

engine under tray fitted preventing clear view off some items

Pass 20 Oct 2021 97,329 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear ridge both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 82,235 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 75,540 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing on inner and outer treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted front and rear inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush coming away from housing slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing all components to be inspected

oil dampness around nearside of gearbox

Fail 3 May 2019 75,540 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing on inner and outer treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted front and rear inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush coming away from housing slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very bad inner wear will be to cords very soon (5.2.3 (e))

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing all components to be inspected

oil dampness around nearside of gearbox

Pass 16 Apr 2018 70,802 miles

engine and under body covers fitted

front discs worn and corroded

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 22 Feb 2017 58,313 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 48,460 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 38,592 miles

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

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

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 GYW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 GYW, 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 GYW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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