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CE62 XBU

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,111 mi
Last recorded127,111 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 127,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 116,517 miles

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sunstrip (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 116,517 miles

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sunstrip (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 106,260 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 90,891 miles

both rear shocker very weak

Fail 17 Aug 2023 90,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside front tyre has multiple bulges on outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear shocker very weak

both rear tyres worn uneven on inside and over ten year old

nearside front tyre badly worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Aug 2022 84,624 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear/nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 76,906 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 63,827 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 49,530 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 36,483 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 25,892 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 16,738 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 13,102 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 XBU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XBU, 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 XBU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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