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EF61 HZU

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,493 mi
Last recorded113,493 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 HZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 113,493 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 113,491 miles

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

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 110,513 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 106,571 miles

Exhaust system and rear coil springs corroded

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 102,559 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 102,554 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 99,177 miles

Chassis,suspension components,sub frame,rear axle,brakes & fuel lines corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 94,257 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 88,655 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 88,655 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 78,126 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 66,131 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes de bonding

N/S/F tyre on 3mm and perishing

O/S/F tyre starting to perish

O/S/R seat belt slightly frayed on edge

Offside Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Leaking (6.1.D.1a)

gear box oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2016 56,820 miles

Damage to NSR seatbelt

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 14 Jan 2015 48,253 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 48,253 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 HZU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HZU, 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 HZU registered?

EF61 HZU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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