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EA62 HYR

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,946 mi
Last recorded120,946 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 HYR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 120,946 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2026 120,946 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2024 106,340 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Dec 2024 106,340 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jan 2024 92,450 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2023 92,450 miles

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements coming on when lights switched off (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 79,388 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 67,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 49,826 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 47,459 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 41,525 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 34,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perishing (4.1.E.1)

Rear NSR & OSR tyres showing signs of perishing-cracking

Pass 25 May 2017 28,227 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 21,350 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 19,815 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 19,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 HYR is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HYR, 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 HYR registered?

EA62 HYR is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is EA62 HYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA62 HYR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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