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EF61 VGY

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,646 mi
Last recorded57,646 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 VGY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 57,646 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2026 57,646 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 46,149 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 39,114 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nails

Pass 1 Jun 2023 31,083 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 31,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 25,546 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 21,107 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 1 Jun 2021 21,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2019 20,897 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 19,664 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Pass 14 Jun 2017 18,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre scuffed on side wall

Pass 12 Jul 2016 16,905 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 13,580 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 10,312 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 VGY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver 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 VGY, 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 VGY registered?

EF61 VGY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 February 2012.

Is EF61 VGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 VGY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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