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EF12 CXS

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,211 mi
Last recorded120,211 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 CXS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 120,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 109,431 miles

Both handbrake cable casings deteriorated

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 109,431 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both handbrake cable casings deteriorated

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 99,831 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres, worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 90,553 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres close to limit, also perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 83,088 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn on edges and perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 77,249 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 77,249 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 69,828 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 65,479 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Pass 4 Jan 2018 56,689 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 48,908 miles

Engine cover & undershield obscuring components

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 40,922 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 34,394 miles

nearside front tyre is on 1.6mm legal limit

offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

offside front tyre worn close to 2mm wear markers

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 CXS is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CXS, 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 CXS registered?

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

Is EF12 CXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 CXS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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