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EF61 YHZ

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,352 mi
Last recorded131,352 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 YHZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 131,352 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 131,352 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 126,982 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.

Pass 27 Mar 2018 121,241 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 117,500 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 116,957 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 83,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 YHZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 YHZ, 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 YHZ registered?

EF61 YHZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is EF61 YHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 YHZ shows 7 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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