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CE62 XBS

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,949 mi
Last recorded155,949 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE62 XBS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 155,949 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 155,949 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 154,766 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING THE FULL INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE BAY AREA

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING THE FULL INSPECTION OF THE SILL AREA

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 146,789 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 146,512 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 138,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (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))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 131,967 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 114,830 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trail arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2019 101,373 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 101,373 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 84,958 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 84,958 miles

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

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 67,647 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 67,647 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 53,746 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 33,383 miles

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

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 XBS is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red 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 XBS, 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 XBS registered?

CE62 XBS is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is CE62 XBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE62 XBS 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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