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EF12 HKL

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

172,259 mi
Last recorded172,259 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 HKL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 172,259 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 164,508 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2025 164,051 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 151,520 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 21 Jun 2023 135,578 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 122,506 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 106,066 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 86,728 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 74,047 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 58,555 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2017 50,266 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 35,663 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 25,691 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 HKL is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HKL, 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 HKL registered?

EF12 HKL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is EF12 HKL safe to buy?

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