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EK12 LDL

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,838 mi
Last recorded109,838 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 109,838 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 103,945 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 100,457 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 89,471 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 86,862 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 74,993 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 74,993 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 62,947 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 54,513 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 45,055 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 45,055 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 37,071 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 29,355 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 20,659 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 17,317 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 LDL is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LDL, 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 LDL registered?

EK12 LDL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is EK12 LDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 LDL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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