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EK12 JFZ

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,278 mi
Last recorded150,278 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 JFZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 150,278 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 146,866 miles

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

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

hand brake less efficiency

heat shield unsecured

under body corrosion

Fail 31 Oct 2022 146,866 miles

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

hand brake less efficiency

heat shield unsecured

under body corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2021 140,371 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 126,168 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 124,280 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 124,280 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 97,372 miles

Front Fog lights inoperative.

Sill trims fitted.

Fail 11 Aug 2018 97,154 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Fog lights inoperative.

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Sidewall ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Sill trims fitted.

Pass 19 Aug 2017 78,256 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cracking in tread

engine covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2016 64,237 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to scrub of on inner edge

Offside Front tyre starting to scrub of on inner edge

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2016 64,236 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner sureface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side lamp (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner sureface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre starting to scrub of on inner edge

Offside Front tyre starting to scrub of on inner edge

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2015 53,748 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 52,372 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 JFZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JFZ, 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 JFZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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