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EF61 OGN

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,096 mi
Last recorded45,096 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 OGN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 45,096 miles

REAR TOWING EYE INSTALLED

OFFSIDE REAR BUMPER PROTRUDING WHEEL ARCH

ALL MAIN LAMPS HAVE CONDENSATION

CENTRE EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

FRONT PLATE DAMAGED

HANDBRAKE BUTTON MISSING

NEARSIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT MISSING

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AND OFFSIDE FRONT REAR BUSHS SEPERATING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 45,096 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

ALL MAIN LAMPS HAVE CONDENSATION

CENTRE EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

FRONT PLATE DAMAGED

HANDBRAKE BUTTON MISSING

NEARSIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT MISSING

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AND OFFSIDE FRONT REAR BUSHS SEPERATING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OFFSIDE REAR BUMPER PROTRUDING WHEEL ARCH

REAR TOWING EYE INSTALLED

Pass 2 Mar 2020 40,669 miles

Front Engine undertray damaged,unlikely to become detached

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Front bumper has various areas of damage, seems to be secure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Water ingress in headlight

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

Offside Various areas of bodywork damage, unlikely to cause injury

Some underside components covered in mud restricting inspection

Pass 8 Jan 2019 35,805 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 32,168 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 28,809 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 24,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 20,605 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 OGN is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OGN, 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 OGN registered?

EF61 OGN is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is EF61 OGN safe to buy?

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