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EA62 HRW

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,060 mi
Last recorded89,060 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 HRW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 89,060 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 89,021 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 87,529 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 87,529 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 82,934 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 82,934 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 78,264 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 73,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside wing mirror cover slight damage

Pass 30 Dec 2020 68,933 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 65,833 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 60,654 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 60,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2018 53,668 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at iimits (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at limits (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 45,966 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 45,966 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 40,334 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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EA62 HRW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HRW, 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 EA62 HRW registered?

EA62 HRW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is EA62 HRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA62 HRW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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