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EA62 JZL

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,698 mi
Last recorded145,698 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 JZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 145,698 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Brake pad has split and is insecure. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heatshield insecure.

Front subframe corroded but not excessive.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lights control switch damaged/insecure but still in operation.

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 137,060 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 137,060 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 125,155 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Apr 2023 110,594 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 102,453 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 102,453 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2021 89,533 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system.

Fail 24 Aug 2021 89,532 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 17 Aug 2020 76,906 miles

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))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 66,230 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 51,966 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 41,690 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 33,455 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 JZL is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JZL, 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 JZL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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