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EF12 PMV

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,549 mi
Last recorded49,549 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 PMV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 49,549 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn more so inner edge of tread surface area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2025 48,394 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 46,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn more so on inner edge of tread surface area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 45,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn slightly more so on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2021 44,294 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 42,841 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 42,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 35,122 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 29,678 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 23,956 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 17,287 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 11,746 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 11,746 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 PMV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PMV, 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 PMV registered?

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

Is EF12 PMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 PMV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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