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EF12 CWG

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,104 mi
Last recorded66,104 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 CWG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 66,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 66,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 63,457 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 60,034 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 54,809 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 50,666 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 47,094 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 44,509 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 41,329 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 38,074 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 30,810 miles

Nearside Front tyre has 2.2mm of tread

Nearside Rear tyre has 2.4mm of tread

Offside Front tyre has 2.3mm of tread

Fail 18 May 2016 30,810 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front tyre has 2.2mm of tread

Nearside Rear tyre has 2.4mm of tread

Offside Front tyre has 2.3mm of tread

Pass 22 May 2015 26,134 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 CWG is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CWG, 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 CWG registered?

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

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