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EK12 HGM

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,624 mi
Last recorded153,624 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 153,624 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 153,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 141,188 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 141,188 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 133,750 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 132,763 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 132,763 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2022 126,325 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 122,007 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 118,141 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 May 2019 111,035 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 99,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 99,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 86,978 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 76,979 miles

nsr tyre 2mm worn unevenly on inner edge

osf tyre 2mm worn on inner edge

osr tyre punctured worn unevenly on inner ,tread 3mm

Fail 14 Jul 2016 76,979 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nsr tyre 2mm worn unevenly on inner edge

osf tyre 2mm worn on inner edge

osr tyre punctured worn unevenly on inner ,tread 3mm

Fail 23 Jul 2015 50,339 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 50,339 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 HGM is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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