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EK12 YFM

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,579 mi
Last recorded98,579 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 98,579 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 87,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 77,850 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 69,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 59,379 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring engine components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under tray fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2021 51,716 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 49,977 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 44,313 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 39,083 miles

Rear tyres perishing and wearing low

Fail 18 May 2018 39,083 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear tyres perishing and wearing low

Pass 26 May 2017 34,374 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 27,942 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 22,097 miles

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

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 YFM is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 YFM, 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 YFM registered?

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

Is EK12 YFM safe to buy?

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