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EF61 SBX

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024

Brake performance unable to be tested due to cords (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect also leaking (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2023

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2023

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 100,441 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes worn lightly and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 91,054 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 81,593 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jul 2019 74,856 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 74,848 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 64,705 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on the inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2017 49,352 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 49,350 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 42,118 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 33,541 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 33,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 SBX is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SBX, 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 SBX registered?

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

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