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EF62 FTZ

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,481 mi
Last recorded63,481 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 FTZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 63,481 miles

front tyres different sizes to rears

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2021 63,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front tyres different sizes to rears

undertrays fitted

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 55,308 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front tyres different size to rear

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2020 55,308 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front tyres different size to rear

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2019 48,337 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2019 48,337 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 35,831 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 35,196 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking but not showing cords or ply

trim covers fitted to outer sills, under body and engine obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jun 2017 33,406 miles

trim covers fitted to outer sills, under body and engine obscuring some components

Pass 23 May 2016 29,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 27,059 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 FTZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FTZ, 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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EF62 FTZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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