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EF61 ZVE

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,289 mi
Last recorded72,289 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 ZVE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 72,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 67,500 miles

n/s/r tyre's nailed, marked with chalk,( poss puncture)

Fail 26 Mar 2025 67,499 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced full of water/ condensation, ( suspect hole in unit ) dried out (4.1.4 (b))

n/s/r tyre's nailed, marked with chalk,( poss puncture)

Pass 25 Mar 2024 62,448 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 58,552 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 58,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 55,738 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 53,437 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 51,663 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 49,367 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 46,072 miles

All 4 tyres worn

Pass 23 Dec 2016 40,125 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2015 34,219 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2015 34,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 28,751 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 ZVE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZVE, 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 ZVE registered?

EF61 ZVE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is EF61 ZVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 ZVE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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