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EJ62 MLN

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,045 mi
Last recorded107,045 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 107,045 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 22 Jul 2026 107,045 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer not working motor working but not spraying (3.5 (a))

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 1 Aug 2025 106,427 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 106,427 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 1 Aug 2024 105,184 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 102,028 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 98,867 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 98,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 93,539 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 90,463 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of components

n/s/f tyre inner and center tread 1.6-2mm

o/s/f tyre inner edge 1.6mm

Pass 28 Dec 2018 83,064 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 28 Dec 2018 83,064 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of components

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 77,637 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 15 Dec 2017 77,637 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 21 Dec 2016 71,696 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obsucureing view of components

Fail 21 Dec 2016 71,696 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers and under trays fitted obsucureing view of components

Pass 30 Dec 2015 63,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine undercover is fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2015 63,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine undercover is fitted

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 MLN is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MLN, 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 MLN registered?

EJ62 MLN is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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