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EK12 UMS

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,368 mi
Last recorded148,368 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 UMS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 148,368 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 128,649 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 109,966 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 109,962 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 96,094 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 96,094 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 88,790 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both spy bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 80,032 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 65,670 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 57,705 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 48,159 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 35,929 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 25,488 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 UMS is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UMS, 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

How do I check the history of EK12 UMS?

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What year was EK12 UMS registered?

EK12 UMS is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is EK12 UMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 UMS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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