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CE62 LHW

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,916 mi
Last recorded109,916 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE62 LHW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 109,916 miles

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 109,915 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 99,768 miles

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 99,768 miles

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 91,218 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 83,490 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 79,395 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 75,179 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2019 70,069 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 70,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres 2,5mm and badly wear inner edge(no cords show)

Pass 16 Oct 2018 63,595 miles

both front tyres slightly worn inner edge

Fail 16 Oct 2018 63,595 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

both front tyres slightly worn inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2017 57,363 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 57,363 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 48,539 miles

Coolant level low

Front pads & discs low

Pass 4 Nov 2015 40,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall deep cut unable to see cords

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 40,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall deep cut unable to see cords

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (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 LHW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LHW, 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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What year was CE62 LHW registered?

CE62 LHW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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