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EF12 WNW

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,338 mi
Last recorded55,338 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 WNW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 55,338 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 53,767 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 52,171 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak in area of oil filter/cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 50,484 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 48,998 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jan 2021 47,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 47,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 46,904 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 46,903 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 41,355 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 41,355 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 38,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre perished on inner edge

Fail 14 Jun 2018 38,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre perished on inner edge

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 32,151 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 24,770 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 18,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 18,507 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 WNW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WNW, 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 WNW registered?

EF12 WNW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is EF12 WNW safe to buy?

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