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EF61 YLZ

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,324 mi
Last recorded85,324 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 YLZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 85,324 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 85,324 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 80,806 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 77,211 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 67,561 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 57,765 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 48,297 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 39,549 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 30,489 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 23,317 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 17,958 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 12,678 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 10,994 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 YLZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YLZ, 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 YLZ?

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What year was EF61 YLZ registered?

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

Is EF61 YLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 YLZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF61 YLZ have outstanding finance?

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