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EF12 WLH

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

188,031 mi
Last recorded188,031 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 WLH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 188,031 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 180,328 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSF/NSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 173,684 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear heatshield secure some fixings corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2024 173,681 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear heatshield secure some fixings corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2023 167,601 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 157,789 miles

centre exhaust

Pass 27 Feb 2021 145,786 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 145,785 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 135,399 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 117,796 miles

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

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

slight noise from alternator / tensioner

Pass 21 Feb 2018 100,737 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 82,597 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 63,137 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 47,636 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 WLH is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red 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 WLH, 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 WLH registered?

EF12 WLH is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is EF12 WLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 WLH 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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