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EF12 CKP

2012 Ford Focus

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,221 mi
Last recorded126,221 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 CKP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 126,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, misshapen and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 126,219 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, misshapen and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 116,414 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 107,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and has 2 nails in it (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 107,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and has 2 nails in it (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 99,217 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 89,840 miles

Engine oil leaks

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 78,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 72,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 60,984 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 49,458 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 37,245 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 35,595 miles

Nearside Front brake pads getting low.

Nearside Rear tyre getting low.

Offside Front brake pads getting low.

Pass 26 May 2015 26,017 miles

O/S/R tyre slightly perished.

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 CKP is a 2012 Ford Focus in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel 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 CKP, 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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EF12 CKP is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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