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CE62 EBL

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,718 mi
Last recorded61,718 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE62 EBL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 61,718 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 61,718 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2025 58,741 miles

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

Vehicle covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 6 Jul 2023 56,623 miles

Coolant level low

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 5 Jul 2023 56,623 miles

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

Coolant level low

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2022 50,085 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coolant level low

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 40,774 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 40,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 28,798 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 28,110 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 24,868 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 22,039 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 50,917 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 15,078 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 15,068 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 10,028 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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CE62 EBL is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE62 EBL, 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 EBL registered?

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

Is CE62 EBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE62 EBL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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