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CE62 DAO

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72,887 mi
Last recorded72,887 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE62 DAO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 72,887 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 68,928 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 64,709 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 62,339 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 62,338 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 59,112 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 56,484 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 56,025 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 54,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn uneven on inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn uneven on inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 54,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn uneven on inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn uneven on inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 48,264 miles

Front Washer jets providing water to screen could do with aligning properly

Pass 31 Aug 2018 42,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexible hose greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to front flexible hose greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 34,097 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 25,682 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 16,644 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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CE62 DAO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CE62 DAO, 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 CE62 DAO registered?

CE62 DAO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is CE62 DAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE62 DAO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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