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EK12 LTU

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,147 mi
Last recorded72,147 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 LTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 72,147 miles

Front Condensation in both headlamps

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged

Offside Rear Lens assembly damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2025 68,144 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged

Offside Rear Lens assembly damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2024 64,054 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 62,568 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged, but functioning

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2022 56,752 miles

Undertray installed

Pass 26 Jan 2021 55,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertray installed

Pass 30 Jan 2020 50,355 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2019 48,910 miles

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

Unable to check rear seat belts as cover fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2018 43,051 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 38,669 miles

Front tyres 3mm

Rear seats covered in dog guard. belts not checked

Pass 30 Mar 2016 32,490 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 24,443 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 LTU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LTU, 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 LTU registered?

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

Is EK12 LTU safe to buy?

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