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EF61 TPU

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,638 mi
Last recorded93,638 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 TPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 93,638 miles

Coolant leak Leaking from header tank ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from twin front pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low tread / shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low tread cuts in tread / NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 83,917 miles

Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Inner drive shaft seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Advise cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexi hose outer sleeves split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 74,447 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 62,153 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Advise both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush / bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Advise both rear flexi hose outer sleeve split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 62,145 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper bush / bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Advise both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush / bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Advise both rear flexi hose outer sleeve split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 53,811 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 50,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged scuffed on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Jul 2019 44,153 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Jul 2019 44,153 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jun 2018 35,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 30,379 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 27,167 miles

Rear tyres perishing

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2015 20,099 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 14,215 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 TPU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 TPU, 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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EF61 TPU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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