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EF12 TVX

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,434 mi
Last recorded112,434 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 TVX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 112,434 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 108,169 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (1.6mm limit) 225/50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 101,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 90,028 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 83,354 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 77,834 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 77,834 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 67,639 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 67,639 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 55,906 miles

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

sills covered

Pass 11 Jul 2017 41,996 miles

1)Both front tyres surface cracking edges no cords/ply exposed at time.(2)Nearside rear tyre 3mm small cut on tread

Fail 11 Jul 2017 41,996 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

1)Both front tyres surface cracking edges no cords/ply exposed at time.(2)Nearside rear tyre 3mm small cut on tread

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 34,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 28,410 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 TVX is a 2012 Ford Focus in White 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 TVX, 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 TVX registered?

EF12 TVX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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