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EF61 PYT

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,879 mi
Last recorded147,879 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 147,879 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 147,875 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 138,359 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 138,299 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 127,474 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 127,474 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 116,680 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 116,680 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 105,027 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 94,869 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 84,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 73,541 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 67,635 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 59,412 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 37,567 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 29,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 13 Dec 2014 29,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 PYT is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 PYT, 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 PYT registered?

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

Is EF61 PYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 PYT shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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