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EA62 AKJ

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,828 mi
Last recorded104,828 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 AKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 104,828 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 97,679 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 76,020 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 63,559 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 57,167 miles

diesel emissions to clean for smoke meter reading plate value 0.50 (no printout supplied

Pass 14 Oct 2019 51,873 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 51,873 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 44,351 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 44,351 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 36,946 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 30,660 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 30,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has been run flat (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 20,813 miles

nsr tyre nail in tread

Fail 13 Oct 2015 20,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened thin/lipped inner face (3.5.1i)

nsr tyre nail in tread

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 AKJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AKJ, 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 AKJ registered?

EA62 AKJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is EA62 AKJ safe to buy?

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