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EF61 YDB

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,947 mi
Last recorded112,947 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 YDB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 112,947 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside headlamp unit has condensation inside

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 112,916 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside headlamp unit has condensation inside

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 110,165 miles

Nearside Front headlamp has condensation

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust also corroded advise to replace (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 110,165 miles

Nearside Front headlamp has condensation

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust also corroded advise to replace (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 103,453 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bushes . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 97,851 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

protective undershields fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 5 Jan 2022 90,020 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 83,948 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 81,913 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 73,266 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 63,099 miles

all tyre valves slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2017 52,713 miles

engine covers and protective undershields fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 7 Jan 2016 40,721 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre valve deteriorated

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

Offside Front tyre valve deteriorated

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 29,633 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 YDB is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 YDB, 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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EF61 YDB is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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