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EK12 LDZ

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,642 mi
Last recorded127,642 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 LDZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 127,642 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 127,316 miles

Central Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users COOLANT LEAK/CONSISTENTLY LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO COOLANT LEAK (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 116,440 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 105,427 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 94,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres starting to wear on inner shoulder

Fail 15 Nov 2022 94,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front tyres starting to wear on inner shoulder

Pass 6 Nov 2021 82,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 78,155 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 71,515 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 71,465 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 63,469 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 57,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 57,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 48,086 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 38,313 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 35,152 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 29,901 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LDZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LDZ, 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 LDZ registered?

EK12 LDZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is EK12 LDZ safe to buy?

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