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CE62 LJU

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,891 mi
Last recorded103,891 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE62 LJU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 103,891 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 101,645 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 101,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 100,523 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 98,774 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 98,774 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 96,148 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 96,148 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 91,134 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 75,166 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 75,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

di9sc and pads worn

Pass 12 Sep 2017 54,674 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 46,910 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 34,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 LJU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LJU, 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 LJU registered?

CE62 LJU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is CE62 LJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE62 LJU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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