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EJ62 FNL

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,617 mi
Last recorded111,617 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 FNL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 111,617 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 108,987 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 102,021 miles

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both tyres have minor side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp switch unit loose in dash (Advise replacement)

Fail 10 Oct 2023 101,978 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Also has limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both tyres have minor side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp switch unit loose in dash (Advise replacement)

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2022 95,889 miles

Headlamp switch loose in dash

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2022 95,888 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp switch loose in dash

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2021 89,807 miles

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2021 89,779 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn smooth on inner edge and has minor outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres have minor side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge and has minor outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2020 86,230 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 86,230 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 72,668 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 59,525 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 47,095 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 47,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 30,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 30,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 15,255 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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EJ62 FNL is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EJ62 FNL, 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 EJ62 FNL registered?

EJ62 FNL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 November 2012.

Is EJ62 FNL safe to buy?

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