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CE62 UTJ

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,207 mi
Last recorded102,207 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE62 UTJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 102,207 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills/upper inner floor sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded but not excessively

surface corrosion to fuel tank straps but not weakened

Fail 3 Dec 2025 107,196 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills/upper inner floor sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded but not excessively

surface corrosion to fuel tank straps but not weakened

Pass 18 Dec 2024 89,496 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 Dec 2023 78,190 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack end slight play

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 78,190 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner rack end slight play

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

Pass 27 Dec 2022 75,292 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 69,940 miles

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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))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 69,940 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (due to under inflation) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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 9 Mar 2021 60,320 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))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 60,320 miles

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

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

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 6 Mar 2020 51,416 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 48,232 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 42,151 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 37,716 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 32,145 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 26,057 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 UTJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc 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 UTJ, 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 UTJ registered?

CE62 UTJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is CE62 UTJ safe to buy?

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