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EF12 ZPO

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,405 mi
Last recorded88,405 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 ZPO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 88,405 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 84,376 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 81,186 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2024 81,186 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 77,450 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 76,741 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 74,931 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 73,465 miles

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 30 May 2019 66,103 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 66,103 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 55,870 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 44,742 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 35,909 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 26,673 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 ZPO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 998cc petrol 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 ZPO, 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 ZPO registered?

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

Is EF12 ZPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 ZPO 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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