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EK12 GZO

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,354 mi
Last recorded76,354 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 76,354 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 70,677 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 70,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 60,709 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 49,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and worn on inner edge ()

Fail 12 Oct 2022 49,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and worn on inner edge ()

Pass 17 Sep 2021 37,245 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 31,741 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 27,141 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 26,244 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 25,123 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 24,552 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 21,081 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 GZO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GZO, 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 GZO registered?

EK12 GZO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is EK12 GZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 GZO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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