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EF12 CXZ

2012 Ford Focus

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,493 mi
Last recorded164,493 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 CXZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 164,493 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 154,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 143,486 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 133,210 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 119,010 miles

Offside Front steering rack inner joint has play

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both trailing arm mounting bushes splitting from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 119,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mounting bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre is out of shape, flats spots (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is going out of shape i nner edge (borderline) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush deteriorated and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering rack inner joint has play

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both trailing arm mounting bushes splitting from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 105,925 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are heavilly worn on inner edge and generally worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 105,925 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are heavilly worn on inner edge and generally worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 95,110 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 83,561 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 74,908 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 65,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 58,337 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 52,196 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 CXZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Brown 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 CXZ, 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 CXZ registered?

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

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