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EK12 UUA

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,727 mi
Last recorded105,727 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 UUA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 105,727 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute LED replacement parts (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 101,049 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 101,049 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 95,819 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 88,706 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute All four (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute Both sides (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 88,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute All four (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute Both sides (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 79,388 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 71,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre low tread

Fail 26 Mar 2019 71,420 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre low tread

Offside Front Top mount slight play

Pass 8 Mar 2018 68,902 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 60,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 55,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres miss-shaped

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2015 40,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UUA is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UUA, 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 UUA registered?

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

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