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CE62 XLM

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,222 mi
Last recorded123,222 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE62 XLM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 123,222 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 113,742 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 113,742 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 103,920 miles

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

oil level slightly high

Pass 27 Jan 2023 97,194 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both indicators (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 97,194 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres, offside tyre - strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both indicators (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 89,373 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 89,373 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs- strong advisory (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 78,562 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

offside rear tyre feathered

Pass 21 Jan 2020 72,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre feathered

Fail 21 Jan 2020 72,182 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 2mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside tyre 3mm tread left, offside tyre feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 61,045 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 61,045 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 48,497 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 36,111 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads- strong advisory (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 36,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads- strong advisory (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 24,185 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 24,185 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 21,505 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 XLM is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XLM, 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 XLM registered?

CE62 XLM is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 October 2012.

Is CE62 XLM safe to buy?

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