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EF61 HNJ

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,039 mi
Last recorded125,039 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 HNJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2025 125,039 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 118,636 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 113,192 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 107,688 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 98,582 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 88,571 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 80,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to wear out of shape.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre starting to wear out of shape.

Under tray fitted obstructing full inspection.

Pass 8 Oct 2018 68,790 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 61,876 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 54,284 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 43,100 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 31,670 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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EF61 HNJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HNJ, 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 EF61 HNJ registered?

EF61 HNJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 January 2012.

Is EF61 HNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 HNJ shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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