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EF12 HVJ

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,143 mi
Last recorded103,143 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 103,143 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 2.5mm-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 6 Aug 2024 96,744 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on inner edge of tread unable to repair area ()

Nearside Rear tyre tread on 2mm

Offside Rear tyre tread on 2.5mm

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 96,744 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on inner edge of tread unable to repair area ()

Nearside Rear tyre tread on 2mm

Offside Rear tyre tread on 2.5mm

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 91,964 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 88,626 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 82,387 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S & O/S ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 82,387 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S & O/S ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 May 2020 76,998 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2020 76,992 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 215-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 72,403 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 67,342 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2017 59,698 miles

Front discs worn

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 May 2016 50,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted.

Fail 9 May 2015 37,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Childseat fitted to Lefthand Rear seat at time of test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2015 37,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Childseat fitted to Lefthand Rear seat at time of test

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 HVJ 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 73.3%.

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

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