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EK12 YJD

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,121 mi
Last recorded150,121 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 150,121 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 150,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 129,441 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust shield loose rattling

Fail 9 Sep 2021 129,441 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear housing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust shield loose rattling

Pass 9 Nov 2020 127,335 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 123,665 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2018 113,761 miles

Both inner driveshaft boots split

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 113,761 miles

Both inner driveshaft boots split

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2017 99,278 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 83,580 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 60,866 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 60,865 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 YJD is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YJD, 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 YJD registered?

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

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