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EF61 TUJ

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

180,409 mi
Last recorded180,409 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 TUJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 180,409 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 177,300 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 169,741 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 169,739 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 163,052 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 157,166 miles

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))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 149,923 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 149,793 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 143,873 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 137,710 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 132,074 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 126,088 miles

Offside Front cut in osf tyre sidewall

Pass 3 Jan 2017 110,259 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)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 89,243 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 22 Dec 2014 70,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small crack in o/s of screen

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 TUJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 TUJ, 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 TUJ registered?

EF61 TUJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 January 2012.

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