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EF12 CTU

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,643 mi
Last recorded124,643 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 CTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 124,643 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 118,919 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 118,919 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 117,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 115,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Misted Up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover Missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 111,365 miles

Nearside Front Seat Beat Receiver Cover Missing

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing Arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing Arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 102,841 miles

Rear brake pads low & discs corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2021 102,841 miles

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

Rear brake pads low & discs corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2020 92,427 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 80,468 miles

Both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges but still legal

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front seat belt receiver cover missing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak on gearbox possibly o/s driveshaft oil seal requires investigation

Fail 19 Jan 2019 80,468 miles

Both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges but still legal

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front seat belt receiver cover missing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak on gearbox possibly o/s driveshaft oil seal requires investigation

Pass 27 Jan 2018 68,550 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 56,325 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 53,276 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 53,276 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2015 37,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads under halfworn

o/s/r tyre worn inner tyre tread

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 CTU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 CTU, 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 CTU registered?

EF12 CTU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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