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EA62 OTU

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,714 mi
Last recorded112,714 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 OTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 112,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened with both side upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 105,146 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened control arms bushes both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 105,146 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened control arms bushes both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 99,444 miles

Nearside mirror glass damaged

chassis, suspension, steering and brake components have corrosion and deterioration

Pass 26 May 2023 88,426 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 86,811 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 86,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 75,524 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 75,524 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 66,246 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 66,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 45,909 miles

rear number plate deteriated , accepted ok now but may need attn later

Fail 28 Aug 2019 45,909 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front b pads appear to be worn . below 1,5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear number plate deteriated , accepted ok now but may need attn later

Pass 22 Aug 2018 30,301 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle undershields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Aug 2017 22,913 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 22,823 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 17,250 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 17,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 11,985 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 OTU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OTU, 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 OTU registered?

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

Is EA62 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA62 OTU shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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