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EK61 TVC

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,464 mi
Last recorded97,464 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 TVC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 97,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 89,508 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 89,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 83,239 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 77,928 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 72,012 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 66,459 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 60,592 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 50,690 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 41,484 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 38,368 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 30,984 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 30,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 22,951 miles

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

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 TVC is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TVC, 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 TVC registered?

EK61 TVC is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 February 2012.

Is EK61 TVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK61 TVC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK61 TVC have outstanding finance?

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