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EF61 YGE

2012 Ford Focus

Yellow Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,163 mi
Last recorded105,163 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 YGE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 105,163 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 99,331 miles

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

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

front tyres are on 3mm

Fail 25 Feb 2021 99,331 miles

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

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

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

front tyres are on 3mm

Pass 28 Feb 2020 95,447 miles

235/40/ZR17/95Y. Fronts 3mm. Rears 4mm.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 88,259 miles

235/40/ZR18/95W. All 5mm.

Pass 28 Feb 2018 77,222 miles

235/40/ZR18/95W. OF 5 OR 6 NR 6 NF 4mm.

Pass 1 Mar 2017 66,581 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 52,883 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 37,509 miles

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

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

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 YGE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Yellow with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YGE, 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 YGE registered?

EF61 YGE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 January 2012.

Is EF61 YGE safe to buy?

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