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EF12 VVB

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,209 mi
Last recorded125,209 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 VVB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 125,209 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 125,165 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 108,977 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 94,066 miles

Cills Cover Fitted

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driver Shaft Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 94,066 miles

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

Cills Cover Fitted

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driver Shaft Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 79,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 65,929 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 64,842 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 63,385 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 59,502 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 53,118 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 12 Jun 2018 53,118 miles

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

Both front and offside rear tyres wearing on edges.

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 45,379 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 36,305 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 26,678 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 VVB is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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