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E23 JMF

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,692 mi
Last recorded73,692 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE23 JMF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 73,692 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 73,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 64,114 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 59,458 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 55,855 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 53,064 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 50,367 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 46,683 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2018 41,278 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2017 34,691 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

under tray and engine cover fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2017 34,691 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2016 29,829 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under tray and engine cover fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2016 29,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2015 25,027 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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E23 JMF is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 E23 JMF, 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 E23 JMF registered?

E23 JMF is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is E23 JMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E23 JMF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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