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CE62 EWJ

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,840 mi
Last recorded114,840 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE62 EWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 114,840 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 114,838 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 109,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 104,347 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 104,345 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 97,399 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 97,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 85,924 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 75,296 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 75,296 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 66,574 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 61,414 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 50,584 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 50,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 40,646 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 31,228 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 24,218 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 EWJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 998cc 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 CE62 EWJ, 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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CE62 EWJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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