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EA62 ZXG

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,593 mi
Last recorded144,593 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 ZXG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 144,593 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 144,593 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 136,042 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 136,042 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 123,762 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 106,974 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 92,682 miles

engine covers and under-trays

Pass 7 Sep 2020 77,311 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 66,843 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2018 49,263 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2017 34,740 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 22,310 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 16,768 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 ZXG 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 84.6%.

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 ZXG, 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 ZXG registered?

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

Is EA62 ZXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA62 ZXG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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