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EF61 OMS

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,532 mi
Last recorded118,532 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 118,532 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 118,532 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 114,122 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 110,870 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 102,758 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 93,497 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 85,961 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 85,961 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 83,056 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 215/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 76,697 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 215/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 67,357 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 57,686 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

auxiliary belt frayed

coolant leak

oil leaking from driveshaft oil seal

Pass 5 Jan 2017 49,358 miles

front offside tyre worn

Pass 5 Jan 2016 36,402 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 22,450 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 OMS 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 OMS, 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 OMS registered?

EF61 OMS is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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The MOT history for EF61 OMS 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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