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EF61 YFP

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,500 mi
Last recorded50,500 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 50,500 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 78,573 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 46,568 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 44,105 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 41,282 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 41,282 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators showing white to rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 39,009 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 36,925 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 33,144 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 29,313 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 29,313 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 24,837 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 20,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 16,426 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 YFP is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red 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 YFP, 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 YFP registered?

EF61 YFP is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is EF61 YFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 YFP 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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