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EF62 CVL

2012 Ford Focus

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,317 mi
Last recorded51,317 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 51,317 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 45,674 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 43,810 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 40,954 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 40,954 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 33,967 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 28,936 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 23,789 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 20,850 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 30,089 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 16,278 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 13,776 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 CVL is a 2012 Ford Focus in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 EF62 CVL, 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

How do I check the history of EF62 CVL?

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What year was EF62 CVL registered?

EF62 CVL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 December 2012.

Is EF62 CVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF62 CVL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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