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EK12 UUF

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

119,852 mi
Last recorded119,852 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 UUF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 119,852 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 113,686 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 110,174 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 106,955 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 103,918 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 101,368 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 99,231 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 95,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55R16 93W Michelin Primacy 3 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55R16 93W Michelin Primacy 3 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 95,182 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55R16 93W Michelin Primacy 3 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55R16 93W Michelin Primacy 3 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 81,978 miles

Engine malfunction light on

Pass 2 Mar 2017 67,526 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 54,680 miles

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

Wipers smear

Pass 19 Mar 2015 39,626 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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 UUF is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UUF, 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 UUF registered?

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

Is EK12 UUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 UUF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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