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EK61 HCE

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,910 mi
Last recorded74,910 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 HCE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 74,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condesation in N/S headlight. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

O/S/F bumper damaged.

Offside Front O/S/F fog light non op.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 74,910 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condesation in N/S headlight. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

O/S/F bumper damaged.

Offside Front O/S/F fog light non op.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 68,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation in N/S headlamp. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre bald on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog light non op.

Offside Front Front bumper damaged.

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 60,975 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner egde of tyre slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light inop

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front bumper slightly damaged

Fail 14 Oct 2023 60,975 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeator lens broke and has sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner egde of tyre slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light inop

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front bumper slightly damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2022 53,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 44,517 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 44,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 40,227 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 37,292 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 31,881 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside side repeater lens damaged

Fail 24 Nov 2018 31,881 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and smooth on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre smooth on inner edge

Offside side repeater lens damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2017 25,955 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and feathered slightly on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 20,776 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Nov 2015 14,897 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 10,081 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 9,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 HCE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol 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 EK61 HCE, 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 EK61 HCE registered?

EK61 HCE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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