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EF12 ZPH

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,860 mi
Last recorded99,860 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 ZPH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 99,860 miles

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

coolant level low

Pass 7 Apr 2025 86,746 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 77,923 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 71,639 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 71,639 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 64,746 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 50,554 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 50,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush showing signs of perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush showing signs of perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 50,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush showing signs of perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush showing signs of perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 48,891 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 40,571 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2018 30,506 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 21,459 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 20,527 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 15,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZPH is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZPH, 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 ZPH registered?

EF12 ZPH is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is EF12 ZPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 ZPH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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