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EK12 UTG

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,721 mi
Last recorded84,721 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 UTG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 84,721 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 84,720 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 77,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CENTRE TREAD 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 77,854 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CENTRE TREAD 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 72,993 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 72,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2022 68,503 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2022 68,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CENTRE TREAD , CUT OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SPLITTING ON TREAD NAIL IN INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 62,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 57,624 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 57,624 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 52,194 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 52,194 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2017 49,419 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 42,394 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 28,693 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 14,943 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 14,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 UTG is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UTG, 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.

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What year was EK12 UTG registered?

EK12 UTG is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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