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EF61 KFD

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,886 mi
Last recorded65,886 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 KFD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 65,886 miles

light general underside component age related surface corrosion

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 16 Jan 2026 65,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

light general underside component age related surface corrosion

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 17 Jan 2025 59,669 miles

Covers fitted masking some testable items

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 54,201 miles

Covers fitted that mask testable items

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 54,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted that mask testable items

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 48,721 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres perished and feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 17 Jan 2023 48,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres perished and feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 11 Jan 2022 42,879 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 11 Jan 2022 42,879 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 12 Jan 2021 38,149 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 12 Jan 2021 38,149 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 20 Jan 2020 32,726 miles

covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 9 Jan 2019 27,958 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre perished and low on tread

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished and low on tread

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Jan 2019 27,958 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre perished and low on tread

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished and low on tread

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Jan 2018 23,229 miles

covers fitted throughout the vehicle

Pass 16 Jan 2017 20,639 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 17,717 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 14,546 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 KFD is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KFD, 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 KFD registered?

EF61 KFD is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2012.

Is EF61 KFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 KFD shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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