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EJ62 KGO

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,771 mi
Last recorded110,771 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 KGO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 110,771 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 109,976 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded.

inner sills corroded; sills fitted with side skirts.

oil leak.

suspension components corroded.

under tray cover fitted.

Fail 22 Oct 2022 109,908 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded.

inner sills corroded; sills fitted with side skirts.

oil leak.

suspension components corroded.

under tray cover fitted.

Pass 4 Oct 2021 97,814 miles

Covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Oct 2021 97,814 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 90,128 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 90,128 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 85,564 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter slightly leaking grease

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 11 Nov 2019 85,563 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter slightly leaking grease

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2018 78,688 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 64,373 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 51,053 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 38,805 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 KGO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KGO, 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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EJ62 KGO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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