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EF61 PDU

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

96,047 mi
Last recorded96,047 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 96,047 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 96,047 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 82,917 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 67,365 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 58,304 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 52,431 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 50,508 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 49,495 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 47,291 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 42,026 miles

Both rear tyres misshapen on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 38,030 miles

Nearside wiper leaves line on screen

Pass 12 Jan 2017 33,545 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 28,606 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 23,009 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 PDU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 PDU, 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 PDU registered?

EF61 PDU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2012.

Is EF61 PDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 PDU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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