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EK12 HKF

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,963 mi
Last recorded110,963 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 HKF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 110,963 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2024 110,962 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 103,130 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 102,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 93,302 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 91,830 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3,000 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm to 1.6mm outer/inside central 3/4 tread out of shape to inner edge, stepped slightly damaged cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear handbrake cable deteriorating

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2,000 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear back bushes seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 87,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer central 3/4 tread on 3mm to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear handbrake cable outer sleeving deteriorated

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 81,307 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 81,307 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 76,132 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 70,876 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 62,375 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 61,939 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 HKF is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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