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EF61 PPX

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

108,982 mi
Last recorded108,982 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 108,982 miles

trays and covers fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2025 108,974 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))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

trays and covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2024 102,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated And starting to perish (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 95,054 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges - Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 89,904 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 84,604 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 83,029 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavily wearing smooth on edges inner edge to secondary rubber (only just legal)

Nearside Rear body damaged no sharp edges and still secure

Offside Front tyre wearing smooth on edges to secondary rubber

Pass 27 Jul 2020 70,478 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 17 Oct 2019 64,424 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 64,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 46,940 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 42,661 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 35,691 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 28,684 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 22,370 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 PPX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF61 PPX registered?

EF61 PPX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is EF61 PPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 PPX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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