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EA62 HXU

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,574 mi
Last recorded90,574 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 HXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 90,574 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 90,574 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 88,885 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 88,885 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 88,648 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 82,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre marked with chalk ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear disc's lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 77,016 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 77,016 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 71,575 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 68,175 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 64,210 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 57,941 miles

advise offside rear tyre unevenly worn.

Pass 18 Dec 2017 51,192 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 34,837 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 22,602 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 HXU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HXU, 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 HXU registered?

EA62 HXU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is EA62 HXU safe to buy?

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