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EF62 FWO

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

107,782 mi
Last recorded107,782 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 FWO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 107,782 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 107,782 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 99,669 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 92,703 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 88,019 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 84,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged rear view mirror loose

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 80,961 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 73,029 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2019 55,426 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust on inner edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 33,688 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 15,873 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 13,361 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 10,201 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 FWO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FWO, 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

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What year was EF62 FWO registered?

EF62 FWO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is EF62 FWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF62 FWO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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