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EJ62 RKU

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,599 mi
Last recorded66,599 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 RKU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 66,599 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 66,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

Pass 30 May 2025 61,592 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 61,592 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wishbone mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 55,252 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box pipe yellow chalk. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 52,317 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 46,681 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 44,586 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 37,774 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 31,251 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 25,490 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 25,339 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 20,536 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 RKU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 RKU, 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 RKU registered?

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

Is EJ62 RKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ62 RKU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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