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EF12 HNJ

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,339 mi
Last recorded181,339 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 HNJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 181,339 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 181,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 5 Jan 2023 161,489 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 137,341 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 137,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2020 112,837 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 112,835 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 83,133 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 74,342 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 74,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 61,669 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 59,207 miles

Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 59,179 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 48,747 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 36,372 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2015 36,372 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HNJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HNJ, 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 HNJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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