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EK12 ULA

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,369 mi
Last recorded70,369 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 ULA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 70,369 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 66,194 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 63,138 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 58,639 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 53,612 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 53,606 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 50,813 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 44,826 miles

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))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 36,254 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 30,653 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 25,642 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Fail 8 Mar 2017 25,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Pass 15 Mar 2016 21,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in

Pass 17 Mar 2015 15,693 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 15,691 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 ULA is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ULA, 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 ULA registered?

EK12 ULA is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is EK12 ULA safe to buy?

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Does EK12 ULA have outstanding finance?

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