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EF61 VHY

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,199 mi
Last recorded133,199 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 VHY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 133,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splits/cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Thin on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splits/cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 128,644 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 123,984 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 119,858 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 119,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 115,399 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 115,392 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 106,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 94,570 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 94,570 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 76,127 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 63,031 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 26 May 2016 47,568 miles

Engine cover/Undertray fitted

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (both)

Fail 26 May 2016 47,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine cover/Undertray fitted

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (both)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 31,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2014 31,099 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 VHY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VHY, 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 VHY registered?

EF61 VHY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 February 2012.

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