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EF12 PNU

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,332 mi
Last recorded119,332 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 PNU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 119,332 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 113,352 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 113,352 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 106,572 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 100,914 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 95,409 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Apr 2021 88,888 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 84,775 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 84,775 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 78,304 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

refresh washer fluid and replace blades.

Pass 23 Apr 2018 73,604 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Zero Smoke.

Pass 21 Apr 2017 64,792 miles

Zero Smoke.

Pass 29 Apr 2016 50,339 miles

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

Wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2015 35,292 miles

Front brake pads approx. 3/4 worn.

Rear brakes noisy/squealing.

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 PNU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF12 PNU registered?

EF12 PNU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is EF12 PNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 PNU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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