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EK12 XLT

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,900 mi
Last recorded115,900 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 115,900 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 110,489 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner body trim insecure

fuel tank heat shield insecure

Fail 28 Jan 2025 110,483 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit see print out (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner body trim insecure

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn + inner sidewall splitting apart (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

fuel tank heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2024 102,338 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 89,184 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 75,902 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 68,756 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 65,978 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 62,202 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 57,364 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 52,419 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 52,419 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 42,228 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 31,901 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 XLT is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XLT, 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 XLT registered?

EK12 XLT is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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