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EK12 XGV

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,840 mi
Last recorded79,840 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 79,840 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 79,837 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 70,311 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 67,933 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 62,744 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 58,010 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 54,349 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 49,634 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 42,453 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 35,674 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 30,134 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 23,953 miles

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

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

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 XGV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 XGV, 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 XGV registered?

EK12 XGV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is EK12 XGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 XGV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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