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EK12 LOH

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,486 mi
Last recorded136,486 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 136,486 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 130,979 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 121,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 110,854 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 110,854 miles

Undertray likely to become detached fixing missing (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 100,264 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))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 89,408 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 74,408 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 55,204 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 53,978 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Apr 2018 48,155 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 40,254 miles

Front wiper blades smearing screen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm ans worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven tyre wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2016 32,209 miles

both front & offside rear tyre cracked in tread

trays & covers fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2016 32,209 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative refilled washer bottle (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front & offside rear tyre cracked in tread

trays & covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2015 24,367 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 LOH is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 LOH, 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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What year was EK12 LOH registered?

EK12 LOH is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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