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EK12 YMW

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,641 mi
Last recorded108,641 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 YMW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 108,641 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 97,905 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 85,492 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 78,255 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 78,255 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 72,409 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 66,945 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 66,935 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 59,418 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 52,077 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 45,120 miles

Screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 May 2017 45,120 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2016 37,574 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 37,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front side wall cut

Nearside Rear nail in tyre close to side wall

Pass 8 May 2015 29,348 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 29,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YMW is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YMW, 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 YMW registered?

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

Is EK12 YMW safe to buy?

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