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EF61 RSZ

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,409 mi
Last recorded159,409 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 159,409 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 150,709 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 150,709 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 140,814 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 132,662 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 132,579 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 121,921 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 110,802 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 100,980 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside trailing arm bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 91,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 80,753 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 70,163 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 57,413 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 43,181 miles

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

oil leak from turbo inlet

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 RSZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RSZ, 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 RSZ registered?

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

Is EF61 RSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 RSZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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