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EK12 HZV

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,287 mi
Last recorded147,287 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 HZV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 147,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 144,564 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 143,435 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2022 143,434 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 90,885 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 78,374 miles

nsf/osf tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2019 73,430 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 69,536 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 65,918 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2017 65,843 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

n/s/r tyre cracking inner sidewall

Pass 25 Jan 2016 61,627 miles

both rear tyres worn outer shape inside edges

child seat fitted

stone chip

Fail 23 Jan 2016 61,582 miles

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

both rear tyres worn outer shape inside edges

child seat fitted

stone chip

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 HZV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HZV, 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 HZV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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