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EJ62 FNV

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,204 mi
Last recorded154,204 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 154,204 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Oct 2025 154,201 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Nov 2024 154,133 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 152,186 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front fog lamp smashed and inop.

Pass 5 Nov 2022 148,299 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 139,752 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 139,690 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 134,644 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 134,644 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 120,436 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 120,436 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low very low!! (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 101,976 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Nov 2018 101,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Nov 2017 91,113 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 70,982 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 55,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear outer seats have child seats fitted - unable to fully inspect seat belts

under-tray fitted

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 FNV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FNV, 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 FNV registered?

EJ62 FNV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 November 2012.

Is EJ62 FNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ62 FNV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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