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EK12 YLG

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

87,540 mi
Last recorded87,540 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 87,540 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both trailing arms (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 87,540 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both trailing arms (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 82,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 77,522 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 71,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 67,072 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 62,034 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 56,816 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 47,721 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 38,103 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 31,191 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 24,715 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 21,759 miles

centre brake light not working

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 YLG 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 YLG, 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 YLG registered?

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

Is EK12 YLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 YLG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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