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EF62 CTZ

2012 Ford Focus

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

67,039 mi
Last recorded67,039 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 CTZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 67,039 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 67,039 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 60,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 60,025 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 60,025 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 57,977 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 57,975 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken coil snapped at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 53,167 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 53,167 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working o/s/r stop lamp inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 50,929 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 50,929 miles

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

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 49,618 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 49,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 46,317 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 46,316 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre unevenly worn

Pass 6 Jan 2018 42,282 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 42,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 31,711 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 31,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 23,034 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 23,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall 215/55r16 97w (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

nail in off side rear tyre tread area (repair)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 20,887 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 CTZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CTZ, 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 CTZ registered?

EF62 CTZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is EF62 CTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF62 CTZ shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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