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EF12 HRL

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,015 mi
Last recorded38,015 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 HRL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 38,015 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 35,030 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 35,030 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 32,506 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 30,204 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 28,303 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 26,553 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 26,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 24,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

screw in o/s/f tyre not removed

Pass 17 Dec 2018 21,817 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 21,817 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 18,698 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 14,716 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 10,562 miles

Nearside Rear Deep cut not showing cord

Pass 3 Jun 2015 9,202 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 HRL is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HRL, 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 HRL registered?

EF12 HRL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 June 2012.

Is EF12 HRL safe to buy?

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