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EA62 SWF

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,572 mi
Last recorded108,572 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 SWF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 108,572 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 102,184 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 102,183 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 89,581 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 89,581 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 74,655 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2021 74,655 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 63,266 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f main bean bulb incorrectly fitted

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 17 Oct 2019 52,660 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2019 52,660 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2019 52,660 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre cords

Pass 18 Oct 2018 42,753 miles

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads 3mm

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Fail 18 Oct 2018 42,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads 3mm

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 12 Sep 2017 30,013 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 25,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 18,370 miles

Engine under shield fitted

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 SWF is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SWF, 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 SWF registered?

EA62 SWF is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is EA62 SWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA62 SWF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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