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EK12 SFZ

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

177,479 mi
Last recorded177,479 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 SFZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 177,479 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 171,819 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 167,654 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 161,688 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 156,709 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 149,895 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 149,892 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 145,118 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 145,118 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 129,398 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 121,099 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre treads slightly perished

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

slight score line offside rear brake disc inner surface

Pass 10 Apr 2017 118,753 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear radius arm front bushes slightly deteriorating

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

low emissions no readings recorded

Pass 4 Apr 2016 116,889 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

low emissions no readings recorded

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 7 Apr 2015 89,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low emissions no readings recorded

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 SFZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 SFZ, 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 SFZ registered?

EK12 SFZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is EK12 SFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 SFZ 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.

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