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DA62 HJE

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,499 mi
Last recorded113,499 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 HJE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 113,499 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 101,331 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 87,379 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 86,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 78,184 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 66,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 66,053 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 50,718 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 50,717 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 43,182 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 31,365 miles

Engine covers, under trays, sill & floor pan covers fitted.

front brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Oct 2015 19,832 miles

EML illuminated

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

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

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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DA62 HJE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA62 HJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA62 HJE registered?

DA62 HJE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is DA62 HJE safe to buy?

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