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EJ62 RHX

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

189,851 mi
Last recorded189,851 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 RHX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 189,851 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 177,829 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Heatshield loose but not insecure

Fail 21 Nov 2024 177,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Heatshield loose but not insecure

TPMS light on

Pass 23 Nov 2023 158,331 miles

Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw ()

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 135,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 135,708 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40ZR18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 113,125 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 113,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 99,493 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 85,059 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 85,059 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 69,030 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2018 69,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 51,809 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 38,324 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 38,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 29,618 miles

Nearside Rear tyre chunk out of sidewall

Offside Front tyre chunk out of sidewall

undershield fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2015 29,618 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear tyre chunk out of sidewall

Offside Front tyre chunk out of sidewall

undershield 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 RHX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red 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 RHX, 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 RHX registered?

EJ62 RHX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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