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EK12 YHU

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

165,951 mi
Last recorded165,951 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 YHU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2026 165,951 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 164,426 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 162,841 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 158,523 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 154,090 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 144,286 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 135,646 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 123,820 miles

engine to clean for emissions result

Pass 20 Apr 2016 108,729 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 81,791 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 YHU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YHU, 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 YHU registered?

EK12 YHU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is EK12 YHU safe to buy?

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