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EK12 HLF

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,029 mi
Last recorded128,029 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 HLF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 128,029 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 128,029 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 118,058 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 118,058 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 106,036 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 106,035 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2023 93,125 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 81,134 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 72,524 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 72,524 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 71,042 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 68,609 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 64,161 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 59,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 53,538 miles

multiple chips on windscreen

Fail 1 Apr 2015 48,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 48,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 HLF is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HLF, 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 HLF registered?

EK12 HLF is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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