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EA62 YAU

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,631 mi
Last recorded117,631 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 YAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 117,631 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 117,631 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 101,936 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 86,172 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 86,171 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 72,099 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 72,099 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 59,186 miles

Engine cover and Under tray fitted

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 52,174 miles

o/s and n/s headlamp washer jets not retracting correctly but operative

Fail 29 Oct 2020 52,174 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s headlamp washer jets not retracting correctly but operative

Pass 17 Oct 2019 47,603 miles

Clutch pedal sticking.

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under tray and Engine cover fitted.

Pass 19 Oct 2018 39,565 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 39,565 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken spring not seated correctly close to tyre (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 32,636 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 25,874 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 19,922 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 YAU is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,997cc 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 YAU, 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 YAU registered?

EA62 YAU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is EA62 YAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA62 YAU 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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