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EF61 UVT

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,597 mi
Last recorded129,597 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 UVT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 129,597 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 125,866 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 121,356 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 114,679 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2021 108,649 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 105,849 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones rear bushs worn with play may cause exessive tyre wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushs both sides worn with play may cause exessive tyre wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 105,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks and cuts to cords 215/50 x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones rear bushs worn with play may cause exessive tyre wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushs both sides worn with play may cause exessive tyre wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 100,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald 1.6 mm inside and outside grove (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement heavily perished and spliting will req replacement soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 88,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall slight damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 88,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine coolant low.

Engine oil level low.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall slight damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 74,041 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit

Fail 21 Dec 2017 74,041 miles

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit

Pass 2 Jan 2017 64,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 55,577 miles

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

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

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of safety belts

Pass 2 Jan 2015 44,802 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 UVT is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UVT, 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 UVT registered?

EF61 UVT is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2012.

Is EF61 UVT safe to buy?

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