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EJ62 LRL

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,324 mi
Last recorded118,324 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 LRL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 118,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 108,928 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 97,737 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 92,029 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 92,029 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2019 83,302 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 72,198 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 59,178 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 47,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 215/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 36,941 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 36,937 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

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 LRL is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 LRL, 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 EJ62 LRL registered?

EJ62 LRL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 November 2012.

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The MOT history for EJ62 LRL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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