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EF61 YDT

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,446 mi
Last recorded84,446 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 YDT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Jan 2026 84,446 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 78,837 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 75,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 73,288 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 71,036 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 68,535 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 64,952 miles

Offside Front condensation in headlamp

Pass 17 Jan 2019 59,909 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 52,144 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 43,222 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 34,388 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 24,966 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 YDT is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YDT, 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

How do I check the history of EF61 YDT?

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What year was EF61 YDT registered?

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

Is EF61 YDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 YDT shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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