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EK12 UOS

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,070 mi
Last recorded101,070 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 UOS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 101,070 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 92,808 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 85,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 77,115 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 77,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 70,888 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 66,014 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 58,063 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 50,940 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under/trays fitted can not see components

Pass 23 Mar 2017 42,799 miles

nearside/offside front tyre inner shoulders worn

nearside/offside rear tyre treads wearing uneaven

Fail 23 Mar 2017 42,799 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside/offside front tyre inner shoulders worn

nearside/offside rear tyre treads wearing uneaven

Pass 24 Mar 2016 35,326 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 27,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 UOS is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver 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 UOS, 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 UOS registered?

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

Is EK12 UOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 UOS 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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