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EA12 EFV

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

39,033 mi
Last recorded39,033 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 EFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 39,033 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 22,889 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 21,174 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 17,754 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 14,152 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 10,428 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 6,396 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 4,465 miles

front tyres perished

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2019 4,465 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

front tyres perished

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2018 4,439 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2017 4,366 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 4,360 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 4,324 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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EA12 EFV is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EA12 EFV, 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

How do I check the history of EA12 EFV?

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What year was EA12 EFV registered?

EA12 EFV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is EA12 EFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA12 EFV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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