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EK12 NXL

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,920 mi
Last recorded67,920 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 NXL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 67,920 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 4 Apr 2025 47,494 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general wear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 47,485 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 46,766 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 44,249 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 39,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 37,150 miles

Front brake discs worn/deteriorated.

Front brake pads worn.

Front tyres perished in the tread.

O/S/F Lower suspension arm rear inner bush deteriorated.

Rear tyres perished and worn.

Fail 26 Mar 2020 37,141 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front brake discs worn/deteriorated.

Front brake pads worn.

Front tyres perished in the tread.

O/S/F Lower suspension arm rear inner bush deteriorated.

Rear tyres perished and worn.

Pass 26 Mar 2019 33,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 28,595 miles

Rear tyres perished and worn.

Fail 28 Mar 2018 28,586 miles

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

Rear tyres perished and worn.

Pass 7 Mar 2017 23,912 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 18,794 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 14,749 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 NXL is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NXL, 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 NXL registered?

EK12 NXL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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