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EA62 MZV

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,690 mi
Last recorded104,690 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 MZV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 104,690 miles

Front brake discs inner faces poor condition

Fail 6 Jan 2024 104,690 miles

Front brake discs inner faces poor condition

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 94,368 miles

different size tyres front to rear

front brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 27 Dec 2022 94,316 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2021 86,315 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 83,854 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 80,449 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 72,413 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 63,214 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 54,301 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 44,821 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 MZV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MZV, 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 MZV registered?

EA62 MZV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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