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EK12 URU

2012 Ford Focus

Brown Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,340 mi
Last recorded135,340 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 URU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 135,340 miles

Offside Front levelling lever bracket needs tightening

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 135,281 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front levelling lever bracket needs tightening

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 127,351 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 117,500 miles

Offside Front Rear bush

Pass 8 Aug 2023 107,395 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 Aug 2022 103,343 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 85,037 miles

Nearside Front 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 12 Mar 2020 79,035 miles

Front both bottom arms bushes cracking

air intake pipe loose

Pass 13 Mar 2019 71,650 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 60,388 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 60,388 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 48,514 miles

rear tyres wearing 2.5/3mm

Pass 18 Mar 2016 39,488 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 29,006 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 URU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Brown with a 999cc 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 URU, 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 URU registered?

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

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