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EK12 VTW

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

70,711 mi
Last recorded70,711 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 VTW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 70,711 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 67,500 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 63,393 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 58,823 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 54,129 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 48,803 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 42,914 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 35,242 miles

Battery warning lamp illuminates intermittently

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both outer

Fail 14 Jun 2019 35,242 miles

Emissions not tested coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured

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

Front Brake pads heavily worn

Offside Front Tyre tread depth low & perishing in tread area quite heavily

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both outer

Rear Service brake efforts slightly imbalanced

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jun 2018 29,553 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside smeary/perishing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

under tray

Pass 6 Jun 2017 26,136 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 22,163 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 18,744 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 16,953 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VTW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 VTW, 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 VTW registered?

EK12 VTW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is EK12 VTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 VTW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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