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EA62 MEV

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,456 mi
Last recorded83,456 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 MEV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 83,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin will require discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s/r tyre treads wearing uneven on inside

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 17 Nov 2025 83,456 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin will require discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s/r tyre treads wearing uneven on inside

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 18 Nov 2024 79,656 miles

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

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 22 Nov 2023 74,085 miles

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

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

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 22 Nov 2023 74,085 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 2 Dec 2022 68,091 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 65,976 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 65,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 63,969 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 61,760 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 57,453 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 53,270 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 47,367 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 41,973 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 41,973 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 MEV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 MEV, 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 MEV registered?

EA62 MEV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is EA62 MEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA62 MEV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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