MOT Status
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106,924 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
front exhaust heatshield dropped
Nearside Front alloy rim dented
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front alloy rim dented
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
front exhaust heatshield dropped
uneven front tyre wear
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn low (5.2.3 (e))
Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault anti skid warning light on (7.12 (e))
Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Nearside Rear Entrance/exit door defective in operation rear passenger door(faulty) (9.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play insecure (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer treads bald(215/50-17)95w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment trackrod end joint (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached ball joint excessive worn (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer treads bald(215/50-17)95w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn low (5.2.3 (e))
Central heat guard above centre exhaust loose on n/s
Front slight oil weep on gear box
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s and n/s rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central heat guard above centre exhaust loose on n/s
Front slight oil weep on gear box
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
centre exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
centre exhaust heat shield loose
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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EF12 HLR is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 HLR, 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 HLR is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 May 2012.
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