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EF61 RTU

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,723 mi
Last recorded110,723 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 RTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 110,723 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 107,626 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 100,265 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 May 2020 93,172 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 79,252 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 79,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 68,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Minor play in rack arm

Pass 18 Jan 2017 58,130 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 58,130 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 45,859 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 30,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 RTU is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RTU, 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 RTU registered?

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

Is EF61 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 RTU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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