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EK12 MZF

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,113 mi
Last recorded119,113 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 119,113 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 119,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 113,093 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 113,093 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 105,866 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 105,866 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 97,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 86,305 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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 72,534 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 66,789 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 57,733 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 48,275 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 40,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 31,610 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 24,234 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 MZF 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 80%.

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 MZF, 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 MZF registered?

EK12 MZF is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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