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EK12 HFB

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,447 mi
Last recorded119,447 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 HFB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 119,447 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 105,451 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 105,450 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 91,297 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 83,124 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 71,216 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 62,166 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 62,099 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 59,483 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 55,545 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 53,578 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 51,071 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 47,975 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 47,975 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2015 44,800 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 HFB is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HFB, 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 HFB registered?

EK12 HFB is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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