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EK12 RVR

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,043 mi
Last recorded82,043 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 82,043 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 69,047 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 69,035 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2023 55,210 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 55,068 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate Not working (1.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Not working (8.2.2.2 (g))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 52,466 miles

0 emissions

Pass 17 Jul 2021 48,560 miles

Offside side repeater lens cracked

Fail 16 Jul 2021 48,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative jet has fallen off into the bumper (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, wearing on sidewalls and edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside side repeater lens cracked

Pass 22 Jul 2020 44,822 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp unit missing

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre sidewall worn & cut but no cords . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre yellow chalk screw in inner edge of tyre non-repairable Michelin Cross climate 215/50/R17 95W ()

Pass 15 Apr 2019 39,501 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 39,501 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 34,841 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 31,076 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 25,925 miles

0 emissions

Pass 14 Apr 2015 20,228 miles

n/s/r tyre has damage on the outer side wall

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 RVR is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RVR, 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 RVR registered?

EK12 RVR is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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