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EK12 USM

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,012 mi
Last recorded81,012 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 USM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2025 81,012 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 78,785 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 75,234 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 71,246 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 68,299 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 62,179 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 56,834 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 50,769 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 41,440 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 30,436 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 USM is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 USM, 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 USM registered?

EK12 USM is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is EK12 USM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 USM shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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