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EK12 YMP

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,196 mi
Last recorded79,196 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 79,196 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 71,235 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 67,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers poor aero deck blades fitted (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 64,620 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 60,169 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 55,875 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 48,114 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 48,114 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 42,271 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 36,732 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 31,960 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 24,670 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 24,670 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 YMP is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YMP, 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 YMP registered?

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

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The MOT history for EK12 YMP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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