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EF12 POV

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,819 mi
Last recorded142,819 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 POV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 142,819 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 137,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50R17 95W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 131,392 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 126,453 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 121,729 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 118,231 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 115,119 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 110,175 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 110,160 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 96,309 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 96,228 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 84,000 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 84,000 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 60,322 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 POV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 POV, 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 POV registered?

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

Is EF12 POV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 POV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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