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EA62 AJO

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,343 mi
Last recorded147,343 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 AJO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 147,343 miles

Corroded underneath

Pass 21 Jan 2022 139,042 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 127,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 124,668 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge requirements only just met (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 114,333 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 114,311 miles

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

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

Engine covers & under trays fitted

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 108,142 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 87,912 miles

offside & nearside front wipers smearing screen

Fail 25 Oct 2016 87,911 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside & nearside front wipers smearing screen

Pass 10 Nov 2015 63,729 miles

Front wipers smear screen but not excessively

Nearside Front wheel rim damaged but not excessively

Fail 9 Nov 2015 63,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre also stepping excessively (4.1.E.1)

Front wipers smear screen but not excessively

Nearside Front wheel rim damaged but not excessively

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on legal limit and stepping excessively (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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EA62 AJO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EA62 AJO, 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 EA62 AJO registered?

EA62 AJO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is EA62 AJO safe to buy?

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