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EF12 CPY

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,963 mi
Last recorded58,963 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 CPY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 58,963 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

top & bottom covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2024 54,565 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

top & bottom covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2023 52,837 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

top & bottom covers fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2023 52,837 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

top & bottom covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2022 51,153 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

n/s/r tyre inner edge uneven wear

Pass 1 Oct 2021 49,823 miles

front discs corroding

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

Fail 1 Oct 2021 49,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front discs corroding

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

Pass 22 Sep 2020 48,400 miles

front discs corroding

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

Pass 17 Apr 2019 46,590 miles

front discs corroding

Pass 21 Apr 2018 45,226 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 43,385 miles

Oil leak ()

both wiper blades smearing

Fail 25 May 2017 43,385 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both wiper blades smearing

Pass 27 May 2016 39,792 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 39,796 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front both 215-50-17 tyres worn on edge

Pass 27 May 2015 28,812 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 28,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 CPY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

Is EF12 CPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 CPY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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