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EK12 MZT

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,309 mi
Last recorded107,309 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 MZT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 107,309 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 102,957 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 95,988 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 95,988 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 90,115 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 90,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 84,516 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 77,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 70,304 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 64,665 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 59,467 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

nearside front spring very corroded

Pass 15 May 2017 52,197 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 52,197 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2016 42,508 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 33,204 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 29,925 miles

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

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

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 MZT is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MZT, 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 MZT registered?

EK12 MZT is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 May 2012.

Is EK12 MZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 MZT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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