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EK12 YYN

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,244 mi
Last recorded110,244 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 YYN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 110,244 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 99,986 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 90,706 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 82,501 miles

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

Heat shield slightly loose

Fail 10 Nov 2020 82,498 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 67,226 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 67,226 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 61,613 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 61,613 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 50,260 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 50,260 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2016 46,939 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 29,007 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 26,051 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 YYN is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YYN, 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 YYN registered?

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

Is EK12 YYN safe to buy?

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