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EF61 HKU

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,854 mi
Last recorded154,854 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 HKU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 154,854 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 145,944 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 132,907 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 124,260 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 124,260 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 116,577 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 13 Jan 2022 116,577 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2021 107,255 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 101,979 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 94,833 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Jan 2019 94,817 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jan 2018 86,806 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 69,898 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 50,918 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 22 Jan 2015 31,503 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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EF61 HKU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 EF61 HKU, 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

How do I check the history of EF61 HKU?

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What year was EF61 HKU registered?

EF61 HKU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is EF61 HKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 HKU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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