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EK12 OYC

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,735 mi
Last recorded71,735 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 OYC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 71,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 64,034 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 64,034 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 61,134 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 58,090 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 55,209 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 52,701 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 16 Mar 2020 50,818 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Mar 2019 45,806 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Mar 2018 39,954 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 36,038 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 31,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 31,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 23,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OYC is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol 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 OYC, 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 OYC registered?

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

Is EK12 OYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 OYC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK12 OYC have outstanding finance?

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