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EF12 GUW

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

105,475 mi
Last recorded105,475 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 GUW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 105,475 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 98,648 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 92,396 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 89,065 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside 2mm - bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 81,047 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2021 74,756 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 74,748 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 71,505 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 68,999 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 66,579 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 64,128 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 58,813 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 58,813 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 48,131 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 35,254 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 GUW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF12 GUW registered?

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

Is EF12 GUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 GUW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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