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EF61 YCC

2012 Ford Focus

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,973 mi
Last recorded95,973 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 YCC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 95,973 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 88,340 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel tank heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Jan 2023 85,582 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 82,983 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 80,597 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 79,294 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre tread close to 3mm within measured central 3/4 of tread (may be lower outside)

engine cover & under tray fitted

sill covers fitted

unable to inspect inner CV gaiters due to under tray fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2019 75,787 miles

Engine cover, under tray, sill and floor covers fitted

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jan 2018 72,564 miles

engine covers& under tray fitted

items removed from screen prior to test

sill covers fitted

unable to fully check inner CV gaiters due to under tray obscuring view

Fail 12 Jan 2018 72,564 miles

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

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

engine covers& under tray fitted

items removed from screen prior to test

sill covers fitted

unable to fully check inner CV gaiters due to under tray obscuring view

Pass 13 Jan 2017 66,518 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 56,232 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip/crack in front screen (8.3.1d)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

front tyres getting close to legal limit, check in 6 months time

plastic shields covering sills

Pass 12 Jan 2015 39,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YCC is a 2012 Ford Focus in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YCC, 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 YCC registered?

EF61 YCC is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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The MOT history for EF61 YCC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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