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EK12 VOU

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,423 mi
Last recorded129,423 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 VOU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 129,423 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 116,257 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 .... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around.... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 106,925 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 91,174 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 91,174 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 73,586 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 73,586 miles

Emissions not tested due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 59,413 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 59,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 47,522 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 35,238 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 35,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VOU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VOU, 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 VOU registered?

EK12 VOU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 August 2012.

Is EK12 VOU safe to buy?

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