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EJ62 PVT

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,464 mi
Last recorded35,464 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 PVT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 35,464 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 35,464 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 26,943 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Oct 2019 21,593 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer face cracking and splitting. 215/55/16 93V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on limit. 215/55/16 93V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer face cracking and splitting. Tyre also has a nail in it's inner edge. Advise to replace immediately. 215/55/16 93V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection

Pass 26 Nov 2018 16,947 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 15,084 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 14,680 miles

Full inspection of under bonnet and under body components not possible, covers fitted

Nearside front tyre outer wall deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2017 14,680 miles

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

Full inspection of under bonnet and under body components not possible, covers fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front tyre outer wall deteriorated

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 13,730 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 PVT is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 PVT, 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 PVT registered?

EJ62 PVT is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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