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CE62 UZL

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,874 mi
Last recorded118,874 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE62 UZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 118,874 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 114,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 104,460 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 104,460 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 103,767 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 103,767 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached bolt snapped (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 97,720 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 97,720 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 24 Aug 2022 91,054 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 91,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 84,909 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 75,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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 22 Aug 2019 68,102 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 59,270 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (top turbo hose) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 50,270 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 41,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 29,892 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 UZL is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 999cc 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 UZL, 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 UZL registered?

CE62 UZL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is CE62 UZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE62 UZL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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