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EF61 NYS

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

73,246 mi
Last recorded73,246 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 73,246 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 67,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 60,675 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 59,104 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 55,185 miles

rear o/s and n/s axle beam bushes starting to crack

Pass 21 Oct 2021 51,612 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 47,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on inside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on inside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 43,114 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 37,904 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 32,688 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 28,751 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 23,472 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 23,472 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 16,894 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 NYS is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 NYS, 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 NYS registered?

EF61 NYS is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2012.

Is EF61 NYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 NYS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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