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EK12 YKS

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

149,291 mi
Last recorded149,291 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 149,291 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 135,361 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 118,445 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 102,736 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 83,311 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 79,065 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 78,821 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Bumper cracked (Damaged).

Offside Front Fog lamp missing.

Pass 23 May 2017 70,974 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 48,024 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 38,282 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 YKS is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YKS, 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 YKS is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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