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EJ62 LMM

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,645 mi
Last recorded95,645 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 LMM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 95,645 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 91,694 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (2mm) (235/40r18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 87,844 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs heavy corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe heavily corroded/swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 87,830 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive exhaust leak causing high lambda reading (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front to centre flange joint, securing nut heavily corroded and joint open (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Link Upper and lower boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs heavy corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe heavily corroded/swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 82,644 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 76,809 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))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 76,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 11 Nov 2020 71,464 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 71,464 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 63,947 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 59,496 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 54,662 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 42,843 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 28,735 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 LMM is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EJ62 LMM, 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 LMM registered?

EJ62 LMM is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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