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EK12 XVH

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,260 mi
Last recorded129,260 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 129,260 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 123,244 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 113,517 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2023 113,517 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2022 108,915 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2022 108,914 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2021 100,791 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 100,791 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 93,421 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 80,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 69,544 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 60,878 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front wishbone rear bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 51,628 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 51,628 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 May 2015 43,490 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 XVH is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black 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 XVH, 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.

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What year was EK12 XVH registered?

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

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