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EJ62 LWO

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,181 mi
Last recorded104,181 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 LWO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 104,181 miles

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

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

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 7 Mar 2025 94,485 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 88,555 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2023 81,017 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 74,887 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 74,887 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 67,867 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Fail 23 Mar 2021 67,867 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 24 Mar 2020 60,176 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 50,020 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 41,974 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 33,573 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 26,027 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 LWO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LWO, 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 LWO registered?

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

Is EJ62 LWO safe to buy?

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