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CE62 VSU

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

113,267 mi
Last recorded113,267 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE62 VSU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 113,267 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 102,853 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 92,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 82,181 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 70,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 70,773 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 59,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Trays & covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2020 51,194 miles

Offside Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

trays & covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2019 40,070 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 40,068 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 37,590 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 37,588 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken and hanging over edge of spring platform and could dislodge into tyre at any point DANGEROUS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 31,681 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 26,314 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 21,667 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in tread

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 VSU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VSU, 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 VSU registered?

CE62 VSU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is CE62 VSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE62 VSU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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