MOT Status
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176,196 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lense (4.1.2 (c))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both rear trailing arm bushes perished/splitting
both rear tyres wearing and perished/cracking
exhaust poor in places
o/s/f inner drive shaft gator perished
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both rear trailing arm bushes perished/splitting
both rear tyres wearing and perished/cracking
exhaust poor in places
o/s/f inner drive shaft gator perished
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both inner drive shaft gators perished/damp in grease
exhaust poor in places
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both inner drive shaft gators perished/damp in grease
exhaust poor in places
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
centre exhaust box slight blow/poor
n/s/f inner drive shaft gator perished
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)
undercovers fitted
undercovers fitted
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
undercovers fitted
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
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EK12 HDE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 HDE, 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 HDE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 April 2012.
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