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EK12 WKJ

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,411 mi
Last recorded141,411 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 WKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 141,411 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 138,273 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 120,083 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 118,192 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms o/s and n/s (bonding) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 118,191 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated holed and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms o/s and n/s (bonding) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 110,898 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged o/s and n/s stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 104,091 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 104,091 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 97,678 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted , not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Feb 2019 81,746 miles

engine covers under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Feb 2019 81,746 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Feb 2018 70,548 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted , not allowing full inspection

plastic sill covers fitted , not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Feb 2018 70,547 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine covers & under trays fitted , not allowing full inspection

plastic sill covers fitted , not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Feb 2017 63,862 miles

Advise plastic sill covers fitted,

Pass 15 Feb 2016 58,251 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 49,355 miles

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

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

front washers poor

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 WKJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 WKJ, 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 WKJ registered?

EK12 WKJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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