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EF61 OTM

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,959 mi
Last recorded95,959 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 OTM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 95,959 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 90,864 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 87,447 miles

under tray and side sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2024 87,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre size 235/40w18 falken (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under tray and side sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2023 81,284 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn heavily (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lamps heavily condensated (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2023 81,249 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn heavily (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lamps heavily condensated (4.1.4 (b))

coolant tank empty

oil level below minimum

Pass 25 Mar 2022 72,045 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 64,574 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 62,959 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 58,681 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 58,681 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 51,047 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 47,088 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 46,224 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 41,486 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 34,227 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 OTM is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol 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 OTM, 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 OTM is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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