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EF12 HCC

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,475 mi
Last recorded40,475 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 HCC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 40,475 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 39,497 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 36,849 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 34,562 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 31,813 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 28,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2021 28,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured starting to show white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured starting to show white light (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 26,634 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 23,725 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 20,476 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 18,313 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 16,155 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 13,956 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 13,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 HCC is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol 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 HCC, 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

How do I check the history of EF12 HCC?

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What year was EF12 HCC registered?

EF12 HCC is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is EF12 HCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 HCC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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