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EF61 UTZ

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,679 mi
Last recorded147,679 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 UTZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2025 147,679 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 4 Jun 2024 143,316 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 143,316 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 139,082 miles

rear axle corroded-rear coil springs corroded-o/s/f anti roll bar link boot deteriorated-brake pipes covered by substance-front sub frame corroded-exhaust corroded-n/s/f tyre on limit-engine/gearbox mountings defective

Pass 22 Nov 2022 135,945 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 127,253 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 127,253 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 119,779 miles

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 30 Jul 2019 98,073 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 77,290 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 58,516 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 40,601 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 25,385 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 20,544 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 20,544 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 UTZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 UTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF61 UTZ registered?

EF61 UTZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2012.

Is EF61 UTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 UTZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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