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EK12 UTN

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,801 mi
Last recorded56,801 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 UTN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 56,801 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 56,801 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 55,648 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 50,143 miles

vehicle undersealed

Fail 29 Jul 2024 50,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 27 Feb 2024 48,568 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear bubbling plastic coating at fuel tank union joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 44,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 39,124 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 2 Mar 2021 34,028 miles

engine covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 11 Mar 2020 29,861 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 29,861 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 24,073 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 20,056 miles

engine under tray fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2017 16,293 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 12,564 miles

engine under tray fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2015 8,721 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 UTN is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UTN, 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 UTN registered?

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

Is EK12 UTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 UTN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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