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EK12 HGF

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,618 mi
Last recorded146,618 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 HGF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 146,618 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 139,178 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2023 128,771 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 116,158 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 113,461 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 111,533 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 104,867 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 93,600 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 83,493 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 83,493 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 77,250 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres perished and cracked on sidewalls

Fail 23 Sep 2017 77,250 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres perished and cracked on sidewalls

Pass 2 Sep 2016 68,249 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 58,304 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 HGF is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HGF, 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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What year was EK12 HGF registered?

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

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