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EK12 XLU

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

191,027 mi
Last recorded191,027 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 191,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 187,698 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 183,497 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 183,459 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 175,358 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 167,153 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 163,148 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 163,127 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2017 156,933 miles

slight play o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 9 May 2016 137,282 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 106,145 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 XLU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XLU, 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 XLU registered?

EK12 XLU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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The MOT history for EK12 XLU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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