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EF61 KVH

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,177 mi
Last recorded96,177 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 KVH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 96,177 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 96,177 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 87,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change ASAP just above 1.6mm marker (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 87,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change ASAP just above 1.6mm marker (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 77,132 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 77,132 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 66,563 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 66,563 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 57,956 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 52,111 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 46,518 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 39,505 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 34,327 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 29,270 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 23,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 18,659 miles

Nearside 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 KVH is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KVH, 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 KVH registered?

EF61 KVH is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is EF61 KVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 KVH shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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