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CE62 XWL

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,253 mi
Last recorded89,253 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 89,253 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 86,138 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 86,138 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 82,746 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 82,746 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 78,274 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 78,274 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 74,256 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 70,257 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 70,257 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 68,954 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 63,213 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 54,156 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 47,163 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 38,807 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 XWL is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XWL, 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 XWL registered?

CE62 XWL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 October 2012.

Is CE62 XWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE62 XWL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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