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AX12 EFP

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,557 mi
Last recorded72,557 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 EFP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 72,557 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 72,554 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 68,207 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 63,139 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides starting to show white light (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush is splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 63,103 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides starting to show white light (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush is splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 58,786 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 53,885 miles

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

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

coolant leak

Pass 27 Jul 2020 50,366 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 46,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jul 2018 42,196 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 35,601 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 29,618 miles

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 30 Jul 2015 23,860 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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AX12 EFP is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol 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 AX12 EFP, 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 AX12 EFP registered?

AX12 EFP is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is AX12 EFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX12 EFP 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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