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EF12 AUU

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,741 mi
Last recorded83,741 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 AUU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 83,741 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 77,783 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 72,027 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 72,018 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 66,706 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 60,612 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 59,186 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose middle (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 44,473 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 44,473 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 37,636 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 35,994 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 35,994 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 29,657 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 22,117 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 16,249 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 11,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EF12 AUU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EF12 AUU, 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

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What year was EF12 AUU registered?

EF12 AUU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is EF12 AUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 AUU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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