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EF61 OSX

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,011 mi
Last recorded97,011 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 OSX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 97,011 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 87,069 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 87,066 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 81,193 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 75,207 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 69,430 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 63,884 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 57,851 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 57,430 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 57,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 49,375 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 42,460 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 29,373 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 29,373 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 21,051 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)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 14,835 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 OSX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 OSX, 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 OSX registered?

EF61 OSX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is EF61 OSX safe to buy?

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