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EK12 XTZ

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

144,704 mi
Last recorded144,704 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 144,704 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 120,707 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 95,088 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 77,070 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside, outer ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, tie arm, inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 71,717 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 71,715 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 66,707 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 58,258 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 50,976 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 44,067 miles

Both front tyres on 3.5mm. 215/50/17 95W

Emissions not detected by analyser.

Front brake pads low, discs close to minimum thickness.

Rear inner brake pads low.

Pass 24 May 2016 36,656 miles

n/s rear tyre on 2mm on outer edge.

Pass 18 May 2015 26,731 miles

front tyres on 3mm.

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 XTZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver 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 XTZ, 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 XTZ registered?

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

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