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EF12 CLV

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,445 mi
Last recorded76,445 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 76,445 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 76,393 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 72,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 68,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 62,217 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 55,788 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 48,669 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 47,443 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 43,750 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 May 2019 43,750 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2018 39,603 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2018 39,603 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 35,847 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 30,680 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 22,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 CLV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CLV, 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 CLV registered?

EF12 CLV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is EF12 CLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 CLV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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