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EF12 HTP

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,284 mi
Last recorded84,284 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 HTP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 84,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 82,123 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 76,788 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 76,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 72,839 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 67,628 miles

Lower engine undertray damaged/worn

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush deteriorating/unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush deteriorating/unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 62,343 miles

Advise owner prior to next inspection to steam clean underside of vehicle-excessive build up of dirt restricting correct inspection of components - close to exercising refusal to test.

Pass 29 Apr 2020 59,549 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 59,549 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 13 May 2019 53,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 47,132 miles

Rear Inner Brake pads getting low

Pass 15 May 2017 40,706 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 40,706 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2016 32,736 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on very inner edge

Pass 27 May 2015 25,390 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 HTP is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver 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 HTP, 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 HTP registered?

EF12 HTP is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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