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EK12 XKV

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,402 mi
Last recorded150,402 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 XKV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 150,402 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 150,402 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 149,469 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 147,514 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 145,737 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 145,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jul 2021 143,226 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 139,383 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 109,755 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 109,755 miles

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

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

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

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

different size tyres on front

Pass 14 May 2018 94,865 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 83,899 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 71,465 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 71,459 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 58,447 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 XKV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XKV, 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 XKV registered?

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

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