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2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · EK12 XRZ

EK12 XRZ

2012 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 24 May 2012. MOT valid until 05 Feb 2027.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2012 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 05 Feb 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
—
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 05 Feb 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2012
Engine
1560cc
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EK12 XRZ Key Findings

  • No MOT test records found for this registration
  • MOT valid until 05/02/2027

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MOT Status

No MOT history available

No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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2012 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
65
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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SCRAPPED RECORD

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CERTIFICATE OF DESTRUCTION

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MOT Status

No MOT history available

No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.

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