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EK12 HFU

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,386 mi
Last recorded127,386 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 HFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 127,386 miles

rear suspension corroded

Pass 6 May 2025 120,771 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 120,771 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 112,695 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 112,695 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 105,832 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 105,832 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 99,399 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 94,236 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2020 90,677 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 77,804 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 67,938 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 58,543 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 52,841 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)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 45,157 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HFU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HFU, 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 HFU registered?

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

Is EK12 HFU safe to buy?

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Does EK12 HFU have outstanding finance?

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