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EK12 HWJ

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,096 mi
Last recorded90,096 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 HWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 90,096 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 83,672 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 79,938 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 74,883 miles

exhaust heat shield loose and damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2022 70,407 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 68,194 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 66,344 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 64,263 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 61,724 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 61,724 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 59,092 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 52,960 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 46,302 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 HWJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HWJ, 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 HWJ registered?

EK12 HWJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 April 2012.

Is EK12 HWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 HWJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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