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CE62 VWN

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

190,752 mi
Last recorded190,752 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 190,752 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 179,210 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 179,202 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 161,311 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 144,800 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 129,229 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 116,724 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

engine chuffing noise from under covers under and above engine

Fail 27 Jul 2021 116,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin tail pipe cut short entering under bumper (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing pair scrubbing and worn down (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

engine chuffing noise from under covers under and above engine

Pass 8 Aug 2020 109,311 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s trailing arm bushes . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn in side edge. (5.2.3 (e))

heat shield insecure.

under trays fitted at time off test.

Fail 7 Aug 2020 109,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not in right. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s trailing arm bushes . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn in side edge. (5.2.3 (e))

heat shield insecure.

under trays fitted at time off test.

Pass 2 May 2019 94,565 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 May 2019 94,565 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 May 2018 78,978 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 75,332 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 75,332 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 66,122 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 52,119 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 VWN is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VWN, 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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CE62 VWN is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 October 2012.

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