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EK12 VRR

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

193,818 mi
Last recorded193,818 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 VRR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 193,818 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Aug 2022 179,006 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 178,950 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/f and n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2021 171,944 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 171,944 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 163,851 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 163,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

coolant leak

Pass 18 Jun 2019 155,163 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 155,163 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 147,796 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 132,282 miles

Engine cover fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-tray fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Pass 11 Aug 2016 109,273 miles

Engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 7 Aug 2015 80,661 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 VRR is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VRR, 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 VRR registered?

EK12 VRR is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 August 2012.

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