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EF61 OOG

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,895 mi
Last recorded139,895 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 139,895 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose middle and rear

General corrosion to under-body and suspension components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 131,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished 215.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished 215.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 122,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 215.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bold inner edge 215.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 215.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm out of shape inner edge 215.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 108,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 108,720 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 97,430 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 84,628 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 76,753 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 59,272 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 9 Jan 2018 41,476 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 41,476 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 28,960 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 25,544 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 21,929 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 OOG 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 85.7%.

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 OOG, 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 OOG is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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