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EF61 UTY

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

87,743 mi
Last recorded87,743 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 UTY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 87,743 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Condensation o/s headlamp and output poor

Coolant level

Oil level

Pass 19 Feb 2025 80,210 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 70,728 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2024 70,656 miles

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

Coolant level low

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 62,544 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 54,742 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 46,898 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 44,743 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE'S WORN THIN ON EDGES OF TREAD

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

rear tyre's showing wear on inside edges

Pass 14 Jan 2019 42,341 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN THIN ON EDGES OF TREAD

Pass 16 Jan 2018 39,254 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 34,901 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 28,298 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 21,242 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 UTY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UTY, 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 UTY registered?

EF61 UTY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 January 2012.

Is EF61 UTY safe to buy?

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