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EK12 XOB

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,110 mi
Last recorded83,110 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 XOB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 83,110 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 83,110 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 73,861 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 66,727 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 60,805 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 60,805 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 53,007 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 42,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 May 2020 38,549 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 31,445 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 23,263 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 19,665 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 12,555 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 6 May 2015 9,054 miles

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 XOB is a 2012 Ford Focus in White 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 XOB, 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 XOB registered?

EK12 XOB is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is EK12 XOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 XOB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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