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EK12 XVW

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,330 mi
Last recorded185,330 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 185,330 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 178,798 miles

Both front discs worn and coroded

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 165,772 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 152,234 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 152,217 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 148,734 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Pass 21 Jul 2021 138,674 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 138,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking in the tread.

Pass 18 Aug 2020 130,022 miles

Offside Rear brake pads getting low.

Rear brake discs worn and corroded.

Front tyres worn on edges and cracking in the tread.

Fail 18 Aug 2020 130,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake pads getting low.

Rear brake discs worn and corroded.

Front tyres worn on edges and cracking in the tread.

Pass 21 May 2019 121,173 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wipers poor clearing, but not affecting drivers view of the road.

Pass 26 Apr 2018 108,375 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR.

NSF fog lamp damaged and pointing upwards.

Fail 26 Apr 2018 108,375 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage NSF bumper. (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR.

NSF fog lamp damaged and pointing upwards.

Pass 23 May 2017 96,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp scratched.

Offside Door seal adrift from lower edge of door.

Pass 12 May 2016 80,540 miles

NS door seals adrift from lower edge of door.

NS head lamp scratched.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 May 2016 80,540 miles

NS door seals adrift from lower edge of door.

NS head lamp scratched.

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper sharp edges. (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 56,454 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 56,454 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 XVW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XVW, 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 XVW registered?

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

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