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EF12 CMU

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,267 mi
Last recorded80,267 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 CMU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 80,267 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 71,815 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2022 71,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2021 60,818 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

position lamp switch secured with tape

Fail 8 Jun 2021 60,818 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front almost white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Dangerous broken at base , sharp edge close to tyre (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 56,219 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 56,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 44,101 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 32,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 21,754 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 20,340 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 17,777 miles

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 CMU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CMU, 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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What year was EF12 CMU registered?

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

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