MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,827 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too high both aims high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate inscription illegible front & rear plates (0.1 (b))
Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both rear shockers weak (5.3.2 (d))
Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board diesel injector seals leaking (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front discs warped (1.2.1 (e))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases diesel injector seals blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear plates (0.1 (b))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front discs warped (1.2.1 (e))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak from injectors (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both aims (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear plates (0.1 (b))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front discs warped (1.2.1 (e))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear change asap (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin change asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
no emissions detected
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
no emmisions detected.
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EF61 NYW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 NYW, 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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EF61 NYW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 January 2012.
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