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EA62 JZJ

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,549 mi
Last recorded124,549 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 JZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 124,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 113,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread edge/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 113,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread edge/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 103,911 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 103,911 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 95,510 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 95,510 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield loose

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 bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 88,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 81,297 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 71,673 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 63,050 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 63,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 52,154 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 41,454 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 30,925 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 JZJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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