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CE62 VVU

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,351 mi
Last recorded146,351 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE62 VVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 146,351 miles

BONNET OPEN WARNING ON DASH

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 146,351 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (i))

BONNET OPEN WARNING ON DASH

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 141,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 131,077 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2023 131,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 116,715 miles

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

Washers inop - suspect bottle frozen

Pass 15 Dec 2021 104,007 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN ALSO PERISHED AROUND CIRCUMFERENCE OF TREAD NEEDS CHANGING SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 104,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB FITTED INCORRECTLY (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN ALSO PERISHED AROUND CIRCUMFERENCE OF TREAD NEEDS CHANGING SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 92,752 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 78,117 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 64,312 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 64,312 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 49,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx 78% worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 44,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx 94% worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 38,721 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 38,721 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 VVU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VVU, 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 VVU registered?

CE62 VVU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is CE62 VVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE62 VVU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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