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EF61 VZR

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,134 mi
Last recorded157,134 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 VZR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 157,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 131,249 miles

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 8 Nov 2019 106,420 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 76,815 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 52,688 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 52,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 46,193 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 46,193 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing White Light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing White Light (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 37,656 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 37,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 35,758 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 VZR is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VZR, 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 VZR registered?

EF61 VZR is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 February 2012.

Is EF61 VZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 VZR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF61 VZR have outstanding finance?

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