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EK61 WXE

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,101 mi
Last recorded45,101 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 45,101 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 45,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 43,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 43,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 41,995 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 40,493 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 40,493 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 38,758 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 36,834 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 20 Aug 2019 35,204 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 33,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in treaded area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in treaded area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 30,870 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 25 Aug 2016 27,752 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 18 Aug 2015 24,917 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 11 Sep 2014 21,935 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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EK61 WXE 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 EK61 WXE, 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

How do I check the history of EK61 WXE?

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What year was EK61 WXE registered?

EK61 WXE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is EK61 WXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK61 WXE 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.

Does EK61 WXE have outstanding finance?

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