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EF12 HHP

2012 Ford Focus

Brown Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,416 mi
Last recorded110,416 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 HHP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 110,416 miles

Nearside Front Wiper insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn O/S+N/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S+N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre O/S+N/S ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S+N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 110,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wiper insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn O/S+N/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S+N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre O/S+N/S ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S+N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 102,046 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive /underbody covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 102,046 miles

Front Position lamp not working O/S+N/S (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Lamp (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour O/S+N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive /underbody covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 93,349 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S+O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S+O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S+O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

UNDERBODY COVERS FITTED

UNDERBODY ENGINE COVER SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Fail 25 Jul 2023 93,349 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S+O/S (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S+O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S+O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S+O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

UNDERBODY COVERS FITTED

UNDERBODY ENGINE COVER SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Pass 4 Jul 2022 84,416 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 78,227 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 78,227 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 75,302 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 70,503 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 58,865 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

engine covers undertrays fitted and underside dirty obscuring view of components

Fail 23 May 2018 58,753 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction emissions (co) just met limits at revs (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

engine covers undertrays fitted and underside dirty obscuring view of components

Pass 8 May 2017 47,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut on outer wall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides slightly (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine covers undertrays and underside dirty partially obscuring view of components

engine management light on

Fail 8 May 2017 47,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre cut on outer wall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides slightly (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine covers undertrays and underside dirty partially obscuring view of components

engine management light on

Pass 14 May 2016 41,690 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 36,854 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 HHP is a 2012 Ford Focus in Brown with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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