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EA62 XZR

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,876 mi
Last recorded86,876 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 XZR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 86,876 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 76,048 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 75,622 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 66,207 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 61,958 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 55,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2021 49,058 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 48,203 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 46,484 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 44,467 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft inner boot leaking grease slightly

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush Delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush Delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 44,467 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft inner boot leaking grease slightly

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush Delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush Delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 38,403 miles

front brake pads getting worn

Fail 24 Oct 2017 38,403 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front axle brake pads getting worn

Pass 25 Oct 2016 32,430 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 22,930 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 XZR is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XZR, 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 XZR registered?

EA62 XZR is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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