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EF61 PYS

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

135,422 mi
Last recorded135,422 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 135,422 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 120,085 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 107,751 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 95,746 miles

front tyres wear more to inner edges (advise alignment check)

Pass 6 Apr 2021 83,225 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 71,716 miles

Rear both tyres feathering on inner edges

Fail 22 Apr 2020 71,716 miles

Rear both tyres feathering on inner edges

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 51,605 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 49,010 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 43,867 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 36,662 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre slightly perished on the tread

Nearside rear tyre perished and distorted

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre slightly perished on the tread

Offside rear tyre perished and distorted

Pass 29 Jun 2015 29,341 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 27,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 PYS is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PYS, 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 PYS registered?

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

Is EF61 PYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 PYS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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