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EF12 AXA

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,174 mi
Last recorded76,174 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 AXA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 76,174 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms, rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wipers smeary

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Inner shoulder

Pass 20 May 2025 73,198 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bushes worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wipers slightly smeary

Fail 19 May 2025 73,197 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bushes worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wipers slightly smeary

Pass 20 May 2024 69,784 miles

Engine coolant level low

Engine cover and undertray installed

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 64,326 miles

Engine cover and undertray installed

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low, inner edge wearing, sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2022 60,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2021 55,846 miles

Engine cover and under tray installed

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 54,353 miles

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 30 May 2019 51,688 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 47,847 miles

Undertrays and engine covers installed

Pass 24 May 2017 43,090 miles

Both rear tyres worn uneven

Under tray fitted

Pass 24 May 2016 35,107 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 28,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 AXA is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc 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 EF12 AXA, 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 AXA registered?

EF12 AXA is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is EF12 AXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 AXA 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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