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EF61 UXC

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,224 mi
Last recorded110,224 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 UXC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 110,224 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 108,417 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 108,414 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 100,315 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 91,368 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 91,366 miles

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 81,824 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 81,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 73,733 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 73,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear nail in tyre and punctured

Pass 26 Apr 2019 62,076 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 62,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2018 53,627 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 49,183 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 49,129 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 44,519 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 38,305 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 38,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 UXC is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UXC, 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

How do I check the history of EF61 UXC?

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What year was EF61 UXC registered?

EF61 UXC is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 February 2012.

Is EF61 UXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 UXC shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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