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EF61 WCO

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,295 mi
Last recorded49,295 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 49,295 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 49,295 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 46,226 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 42,392 miles

Both rear tyres below 3mm on edges

Pass 12 Dec 2022 36,374 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 32,868 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 29,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 26,804 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 22,409 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement End bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 18,803 miles

Nearside Rear stabilising arm rubber starting to unbond

Nearside Rear trailing arm rubber bush starting to unbond

Pass 20 Dec 2016 14,770 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 10,837 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 5,826 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 5,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 WCO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WCO, 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

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What year was EF61 WCO registered?

EF61 WCO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 February 2012.

Is EF61 WCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 WCO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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