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EJ62 LVO

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

137,219 mi
Last recorded137,219 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 137,219 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear heatshield loose

Pass 16 May 2025 131,558 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 16 May 2025 131,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 17 May 2024 126,979 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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))

Fail 17 May 2024 126,979 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 5 May 2023 118,262 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2023 118,260 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 106,423 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Fail 30 Apr 2022 106,423 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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 8 Apr 2021 97,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 97,065 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 88,958 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Top of engine. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 88,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Inner. 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2019 78,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. 235/40-18. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 78,896 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. 235/40-18. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Oct 2017 65,682 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Valve stem slightly damaged all tyre valves perrished (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 65,672 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Valve stem slightly damaged all tyre valves perrished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 58,943 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 51,579 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 LVO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LVO, 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 LVO registered?

EJ62 LVO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 November 2012.

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