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EK12 TCX

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,140 mi
Last recorded96,140 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 TCX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 96,140 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken away from welds (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 90,295 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken but still secure

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to check rear seat belts

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 82,961 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 77,961 miles

Offside Front Body not fully secure Bumper slightly damaged (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 66,537 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 56,050 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 56,050 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 50,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 46,081 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 40,417 miles

small chip in screen

Fail 22 Mar 2018 40,417 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

small chip in screen

Pass 11 Apr 2017 34,528 miles

Advise chip in screen

Pass 8 Apr 2016 27,991 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 20,189 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 TCX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black 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 TCX, 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 TCX registered?

EK12 TCX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is EK12 TCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 TCX 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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