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EK12 YCA

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,205 mi
Last recorded92,205 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 92,205 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 88,603 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 84,411 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 77,983 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 70,340 miles

Engine top ,under and sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2021 67,631 miles

Front Both shocker casings slightly corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2021 67,631 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread lift 235/40/R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both shocker casings slightly corroded

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

Heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm outer tread

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 65,208 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 65,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40/R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 60,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread worn to 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread worn to 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 55,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 21 Mar 2017 50,970 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 50,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge lumps (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge lumps (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 46,604 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 40,789 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YCA 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 80%.

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 YCA, 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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EK12 YCA is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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