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EF62 FSL

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,685 mi
Last recorded74,685 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 FSL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 74,685 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2025 66,906 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 66,781 miles

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

Nearside Front flexible brake hose detached at mount bracket on strut

Pass 10 Jun 2024 57,939 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 57,939 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 48,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides also lipped on edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Flex pipe insecure. *Advise Rectification* (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Vehicle is fitted with under tray/shield so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Fail 2 Jun 2023 48,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Size 215/55 ZR16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides also lipped on edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Flex pipe insecure. *Advise Rectification* (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking between treads no cords visible. *Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle is fitted with under tray/shield so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 9 Jun 2022 40,050 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 35,577 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 31,900 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 30,837 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 27,372 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 27,175 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 26,052 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 21,201 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 FSL is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FSL, 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 FSL?

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What year was EF62 FSL registered?

EF62 FSL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is EF62 FSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF62 FSL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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