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EA62 KKD

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,755 mi
Last recorded148,755 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 KKD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 148,755 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play ns/os (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2026 148,755 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play ns/os (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 142,327 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer tread bands nearly on wear markers 215x50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven wear on inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 134,942 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 134,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in inner sidewall 215x50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not in properly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 215x55x17 (should be 215x50x17)close to wear marks/close to going into cords on inner edge also (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 125,050 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 125,050 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 115,359 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2x mounts defective/centre exhaust outer skin holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split/deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive rear crank seal ?????? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 105,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder 215x55x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 97,064 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 97,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall cut /cords felt 215x50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc inner faces have rust scabs infaces x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield loose/rattling

oil/service message on

Pass 6 Aug 2019 87,948 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear handbrake application feels notchy (possible cable)

Pass 2 Aug 2018 77,100 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Aug 2018 77,100 miles

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 64,468 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre getting low 2mm left approx to wear marks,215x50x17 (4.1.E.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 64,468 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre getting low 2mm left approx to wear marks,215x50x17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 53,285 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 39,860 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 KKD is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KKD, 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 KKD is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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