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EF12 CHC

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,432 mi
Last recorded102,432 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 CHC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 102,432 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 100,338 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 98,025 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 95,112 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 92,942 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 90,442 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 90,442 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 87,093 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 84,097 miles

Engine covers / under trays fitted

O / s / f drop link upper ball joint cover detached{ slightly}

Pass 5 Jun 2018 80,059 miles

Engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2017 75,070 miles

Engine covers /under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2017 75,070 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers /under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2016 66,212 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 50,964 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre tread low and cracking.

o/s/r tyre tread low and cracking.

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 CHC is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CHC, 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 EF12 CHC?

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What year was EF12 CHC registered?

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

Is EF12 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 CHC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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