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EA62 NVM

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,000 mi
Last recorded95,000 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 NVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 95,000 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement no air leaks found at time of test ? (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (change soon ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp lend damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slight water ingress (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair no reserve travel or lock up (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 94,982 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement no air leaks found at time of test ? (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (change soon ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp lend damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slight water ingress (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair no reserve travel or lock up (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 94,967 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 86,467 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 77,659 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 77,658 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 68,757 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 68,637 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 59,997 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 49,465 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 35,038 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 25,670 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 18,450 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 NVM is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NVM, 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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What year was EA62 NVM registered?

EA62 NVM is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 October 2012.

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