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EF12 HTE

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,661 mi
Last recorded137,661 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 HTE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 137,661 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 137,215 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2022 137,213 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Inner tie rod (Not track rod end) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 115,521 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 115,521 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 112,313 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 95,913 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 95,913 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2017 81,689 miles

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

Front Oil leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 May 2016 65,278 miles

Front both front tyres soon require attention

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Pass 27 May 2015 46,170 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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 HTE is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HTE, 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 HTE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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