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EF61 NTT

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,585 mi
Last recorded97,585 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 97,585 miles

Offside headlamp full of water

Pass 10 Oct 2024 90,968 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 90,967 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 84,222 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 77,029 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 71,918 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 65,653 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 60,222 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 52,370 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 52,370 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 44,754 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 36,892 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 28,972 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 28,085 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 22,144 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 NTT 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 86.7%.

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 NTT, 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.

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What year was EF61 NTT registered?

EF61 NTT is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is EF61 NTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 NTT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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