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EF62 CFX

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,287 mi
Last recorded61,287 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 CFX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 61,287 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 61,287 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 58,699 miles

Rear Seats and seat belts removed at time of test

Pass 13 Jul 2022 45,324 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 44,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack/perish on the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack/perish on the sidewall. Tyre size:215/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertray/s fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 24 Nov 2021 44,041 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack/perish on the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack/perish on the sidewall. Tyre size:215/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertray/s fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 25 Nov 2020 41,660 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 12 Nov 2019 39,733 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2019 39,733 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2018 35,928 miles

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

slight damage to offside door mirror/side repeater unit

Pass 22 Nov 2017 29,738 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 29,738 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 23,833 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 23,833 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 17,250 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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EF62 CFX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF62 CFX, 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 EF62 CFX registered?

EF62 CFX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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