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EF12 GXG

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,235 mi
Last recorded118,235 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 GXG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 118,235 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2026 118,235 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 103,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Mar 2025 103,797 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Apr 2024 97,656 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 90,463 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 85,546 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 85,546 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 75,598 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 64,051 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 64,051 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 59,628 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 54,012 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 46,252 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 36,766 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 26,613 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 GXG is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver 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 GXG, 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 GXG registered?

EF12 GXG is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is EF12 GXG safe to buy?

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