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EK12 VRG

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,431 mi
Last recorded141,431 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 VRG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 141,431 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 141,411 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 134,036 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 134,036 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 88,158 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 111,361 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 100,708 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 92,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 87,499 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 87,477 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 75,117 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 64,060 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

emissions too clean for reading

Pass 24 Aug 2016 46,585 miles

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

damage to o/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 18 Aug 2015 32,680 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 32,680 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 32,680 miles

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 VRG is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VRG, 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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EK12 VRG is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 August 2012.

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