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EF62 CUG

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,124 mi
Last recorded93,124 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 CUG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 93,124 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 84,281 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 84,281 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 68,718 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 54,159 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 54,146 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 47,506 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 47,506 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 41,805 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 36,944 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 36,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 29,703 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 29,703 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 23,608 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 17,129 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 10,129 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 CUG is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 998cc petrol 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 EF62 CUG, 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 CUG registered?

EF62 CUG is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is EF62 CUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF62 CUG 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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