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EF12 PNO

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,101 mi
Last recorded122,101 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 PNO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 122,101 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 112,946 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 104,133 miles

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))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 104,133 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 6 Mar 2023 96,714 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 88,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both Inner and Outer edges of tread. Size 215/55 R16 93V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both Inner and Outer edges of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip at time of test. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 88,770 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both Inner and Outer edges of tread. Size 215/55 R16 93V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both Inner and Outer edges of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip at time of test. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 75,627 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on extreme inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 2mm. Tyre size - 215 55 R16 93H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on extreme inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chip at present. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 75,627 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on extreme inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 2mm. Tyre size - 215 55 R16 93H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on extreme inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chip at present. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 64,551 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 59,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 May 2019 59,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2018 52,753 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2017 47,408 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 42,247 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 33,007 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 33,007 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 PNO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 PNO, 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 PNO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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