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EK12 HGY

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,769 mi
Last recorded100,769 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 HGY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 100,769 miles

Front Exhaust front Heat Shield damaged.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 95,008 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 87,664 miles

Front exhaust heat shield damaged.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread wearing excessively on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 83,576 miles

Exhaust front Heat Shield damaged.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 83,522 miles

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

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

front exhaust heat shield detreating

Pass 15 Mar 2022 78,932 miles

Front exhaust heatshield coming adrift and damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 74,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 70,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting. (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 70,999 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose Upper belt fixing bolt. (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting. (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 63,128 miles

Offside Front Inner edge wearing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 63,128 miles

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

Offside Front Inner edge wearing

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 55,700 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener. ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Bulb going white. (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Bulb going white. (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip. (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 55,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip. (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 49,024 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 49,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 34,436 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 20,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 20,570 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 HGY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red 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 HGY, 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 HGY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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