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EF12 GRX

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,694 mi
Last recorded77,694 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 GRX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 77,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 75,792 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 72,728 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 69,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 65,157 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2020 63,357 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 54,877 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 47,305 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 36,520 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 22,879 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 22,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre UNREPAIRABLE ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 22,248 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 16,312 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 GRX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GRX, 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 GRX registered?

EF12 GRX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is EF12 GRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 GRX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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