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EF61 HSO

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,260 mi
Last recorded109,260 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 HSO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 109,260 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both offside and nearside front caliper anti rattle springs missing

Pass 24 May 2025 100,812 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 94,298 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2023 79,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Require changing when pads are due (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Require changing when pads are due (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 63,473 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 49,853 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 49,426 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 45,392 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 45,376 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 40,534 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 35,112 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 35,094 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 30,076 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 24,661 miles

rear tyres worn low

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 HSO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 EF61 HSO, 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 HSO registered?

EF61 HSO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is EF61 HSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 HSO 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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