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EF61 ZVL

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

60,337 mi
Last recorded60,337 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 ZVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 60,337 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2026 60,337 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 59,189 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 58,208 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture on lens (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 56,629 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 55,483 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 53,658 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 52,094 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 47,912 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 42,399 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 37,669 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 31,784 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 25,249 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 19,552 miles

Slight damage to N/S/F Tyre sidewall

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 ZVL is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ZVL, 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 ZVL registered?

EF61 ZVL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 February 2012.

Is EF61 ZVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 ZVL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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