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CX62 YJG

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,838 mi
Last recorded144,838 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX62 YJG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 144,838 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield

Fail 24 Apr 2026 144,838 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield

Pass 2 May 2025 139,694 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 129,571 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on the inside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 129,568 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on the inside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 118,080 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 118,080 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 108,590 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 108,585 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure liable to fall off (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 95,896 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 90,139 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 90,108 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 86,127 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 86,127 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall got bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 71,266 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Mar 2017 53,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm Started To Crack In Tread Not Deep Enough To Reach Cord -- 215 50 17 -- (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nail In Edge Of Tread -- 215 50 17 -- ()

Fail 25 Mar 2017 53,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm Started To Crack In Tread Not Deep Enough To Reach Cord -- 215 50 17 -- (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nail In Edge Of Tread -- 215 50 17 -- ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 37,797 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 31,251 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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CX62 YJG is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black 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 CX62 YJG, 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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CX62 YJG is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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