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EK12 USO

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,883 mi
Last recorded79,883 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 79,883 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 73,811 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 9 Oct 2024 73,809 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2023 65,512 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 52,069 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 47,932 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 40,402 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 35,007 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 29,202 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 23,365 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 USO 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 90%.

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 USO, 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 USO registered?

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

Is EK12 USO safe to buy?

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