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EK12 HXP

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,965 mi
Last recorded108,965 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 HXP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 108,965 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 108,964 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 102,724 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 99,526 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 99,520 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 96,823 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 92,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 86,469 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 85,769 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 75,677 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated damaged dust cover still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 75,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated damaged dust cover still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 69,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Lower Arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Lower Arm (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Pass 14 Apr 2017 64,874 miles

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Fail 14 Apr 2017 64,874 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 55,905 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 47,522 miles

nsr tyre slightly out of shape

osr tyre 3mm

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 HXP is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HXP, 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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What year was EK12 HXP registered?

EK12 HXP is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is EK12 HXP safe to buy?

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