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EF61 RNY

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

62,248 mi
Last recorded62,248 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 62,248 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 45,653 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame covered with underseal

Pass 4 Mar 2024 45,163 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 45,163 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 44,524 miles

Both front wiper blades are smearing

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 13 Jan 2023 44,524 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front wiper blades are smearing

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2022 43,237 miles

Both front wiper blades are smearing

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 1 Feb 2022 43,237 miles

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

Both front wiper blades are smearing

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2021 42,679 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

bonnet release damaged

heat shield around fuel tank insecure

Fail 28 Jan 2021 42,676 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

bonnet release damaged

heat shield around fuel tank insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2020 41,756 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jan 2019 38,306 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 38,306 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 34,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front windscreen washers jet blocked

Fail 19 Jan 2018 34,621 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front windscreen washers jet blocked

Pass 28 Dec 2016 32,079 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2016 32,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 29,300 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 22,007 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 RNY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RNY, 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 RNY registered?

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

Is EF61 RNY safe to buy?

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