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EF61 NWZ

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,633 mi
Last recorded189,633 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 NWZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 189,633 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 181,038 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 169,277 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 160,974 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 155,373 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 185,373 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 142,395 miles

washers poor

Fail 8 Dec 2020 142,395 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

washers poor

Pass 12 Dec 2019 130,511 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 117,484 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 97,767 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 81,234 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 65,280 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 48,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 48,882 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 NWZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NWZ, 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 NWZ registered?

EF61 NWZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is EF61 NWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 NWZ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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