MOT Status
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168,942 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside wing mirror unit and side repeater lens damaged
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear heatshield insecure
Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded but not yet weakened
Brake performance unable to be tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached noisy and has play (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside wing mirror unit and side repeater lens damaged
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear heatshield insecure
Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded but not yet weakened
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inside edge tread ok (5.2.3 (e))
Rear heatshield insecure
Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres worn to 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside UNDERTRAY INSECURE
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inside edge tread ok (5.2.3 (e))
Rear heatshield insecure
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
coolant tank cap missing
rear exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
coolant tank cap missing
rear exhaust heat shield loose
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
heat shield insecure
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
heat shield insecure
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Wiper mark in nearside of screen
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Wiper mark in nearside of screen
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CORDS EXPOSED (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn out of shape on inner shoulder, flats spots (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CORDS EXPOSED (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Engine cover fitted not allowing full Inspection
Under shield fitted not allowing full inspection
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EA62 DDE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 DDE, 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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EA62 DDE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 October 2012.
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