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EK12 LNT

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,112 mi
Last recorded77,112 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 LNT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 77,112 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 77,076 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 73,913 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 71,558 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 71,467 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 68,481 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 65,151 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 58,943 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 53,269 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 53,228 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 45,246 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 30,661 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 20,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 LNT is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LNT, 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 LNT registered?

EK12 LNT is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is EK12 LNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 LNT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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