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EK12 YHC

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,217 mi
Last recorded111,217 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 111,217 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 111,211 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 107,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked screen, required replacement (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge minimum legal requirements only just met (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 106,149 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 106,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 95,631 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 95,631 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 85,370 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 85,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Dec 2020 76,831 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 68,606 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 63,418 miles

8mm crack on Zone A windscreen

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

Nearside Front side indicator cover is slightly insecure

Fail 2 Jul 2018 63,417 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

8mm crack on Zone A windscreen

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

Nearside Front side indicator cover is slightly insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2017 56,283 miles

Under tray has fitted could not see all testable components

Fail 3 Jul 2017 56,283 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Under tray has fitted could not see all testable components

Pass 4 Jul 2016 48,401 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2015 36,838 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

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 YHC is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YHC, 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 YHC registered?

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

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