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EF12 CUG

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,469 mi
Last recorded98,469 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 CUG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 98,469 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 82,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 62,177 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 62,047 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 57,365 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 50,755 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 44,306 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 44,306 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 40,595 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 40,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 35,238 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 35,206 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 29,518 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 29,518 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2016 24,052 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2016 24,052 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2015 19,768 miles

Nearside 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)

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 CUG is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CUG, 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 CUG registered?

EF12 CUG is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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The MOT history for EF12 CUG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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