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EK61 HBG

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,351 mi
Last recorded121,351 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 HBG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 121,351 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 119,813 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 117,942 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 117,942 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 108,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall not to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 100,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 81,882 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON INSIDE + CRACKING BAD

BOTH REAR TYRS CRACKING BAD

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy FRONT FLEXY (8.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 68,532 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 68,514 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 68,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 61,286 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 61,286 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 43,624 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 23,961 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 16,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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EK61 HBG is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue 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 EK61 HBG, 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 EK61 HBG registered?

EK61 HBG is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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