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EF12 GVE

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,570 mi
Last recorded68,570 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 GVE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 68,570 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))

Pass 24 May 2025 64,479 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))

Fail 24 May 2025 64,479 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))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 61,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 61,769 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Dipped Bulbs Fitted Incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 53,187 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 50,612 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear tyres becoming low on tread

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

exhaust corroding

Fail 29 Nov 2022 50,611 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip-beam shows no beam image - possible bulb in wrong/insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Front tyres wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear tyres becoming low on tread

coolant level low

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

exhaust corroding

Pass 8 Nov 2021 46,535 miles

Offside Front tyre has screw in inner edge - unrepairable area ?

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

coolant level low

exhaust corroding

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 9 Nov 2020 43,776 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

exhaust corroding

Fail 9 Nov 2020 43,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no dip-beam image - possible bulb in wrong/insecure (4.1.2 (c))

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

coolant level below minimum

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

exhaust corroding

Pass 13 May 2019 37,667 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 31,843 miles

Front wiper blades are smearing

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2017 28,807 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 21,804 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 12,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GVE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GVE, 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 GVE registered?

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

Is EF12 GVE safe to buy?

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