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EK12 THX

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,731 mi
Last recorded107,731 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 THX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 107,731 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 107,731 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 102,826 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 100,748 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 100,589 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2021 95,727 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 90,665 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 83,619 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 May 2019 83,619 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 75,466 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 75,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2017 63,177 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 63,177 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush starting to split

Pass 20 Apr 2016 48,193 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 35,733 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 THX is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 THX, 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 THX registered?

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

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