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EF12 MHM

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

166,489 mi
Last recorded166,489 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 166,489 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 129,845 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 129,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 97,402 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 73,102 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 73,102 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 63,688 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 52,624 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 39,393 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 22,111 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 15,691 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 MHM is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MHM, 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 MHM registered?

EF12 MHM is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 June 2012.

Is EF12 MHM safe to buy?

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