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EF12 TUY

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,388 mi
Last recorded69,388 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 TUY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 69,388 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 58,026 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 43,679 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 42,124 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 40,553 miles

Front wipers smearing

Pass 15 Sep 2020 39,839 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 39,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 37,978 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Jun 2018 36,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 33,693 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 30,815 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 27,606 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 TUY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 TUY, 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 TUY registered?

EF12 TUY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is EF12 TUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 TUY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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