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EF61 MFK

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

62,911 mi
Last recorded62,911 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 62,911 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 60,015 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perishing / split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 57,230 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 53,200 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 49,727 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 46,725 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 46,721 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 44,896 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 37,906 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 37,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb in wrong (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb in wrong (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2019 30,023 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 22,465 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 21,772 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 19,016 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 15,449 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 12,711 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edges.

Pass 13 Dec 2014 12,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 MFK is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MFK, 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 MFK registered?

EF61 MFK is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2012.

Is EF61 MFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 MFK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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