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EF61 YLC

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,998 mi
Last recorded126,998 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 YLC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 126,998 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 124,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 124,614 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 121,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 117,483 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 117,483 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 113,928 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Fail 20 Dec 2021 113,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective full of water (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Pass 21 Dec 2020 112,290 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

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

Nearside Front condensation inside the headlamp lens

Pass 19 Dec 2019 109,984 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 108,128 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 108,128 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 105,281 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 92,031 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 92,031 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 76,399 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 56,564 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 YLC is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YLC, 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 YLC registered?

EF61 YLC is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is EF61 YLC safe to buy?

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