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EF61 PFA

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,621 mi
Last recorded135,621 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 PFA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 135,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 135,552 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 126,821 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 126,801 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 120,852 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 113,075 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both have mesh effect on glass. (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

heatshields insecure.

Fail 6 Dec 2022 113,075 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn worn and corroded with fluctuation when applied. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Side repeater not working both are inoperative. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both have mesh effect on glass. (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

heatshields insecure.

Pass 6 Dec 2021 105,034 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S/F and both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps have a tinted film but not affecting beam pattern. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 98,341 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear most bushes slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue bulbs fitted, (4.2.3 (a) (i))

front and rear tyres are different sizes.

front and rear wheels are different sizes

Fail 16 Dec 2020 98,341 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear most bushes slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue bulbs fitted, (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front and rear tyres are different sizes.

front and rear wheels are different sizes

Pass 13 Dec 2019 90,877 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 90,863 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement parking brake (1.1.15 (e))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition silencer missing (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Dec 2018 81,665 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 72,438 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 64,479 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 55,475 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 42,451 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 PFA is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PFA, 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 PFA is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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