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EJ62 UEL

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

156,344 mi
Last recorded156,344 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 UEL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2025 156,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2025 156,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 146,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 138,643 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 128,650 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 115,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 102,935 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 90,998 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 82,852 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 82,852 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 75,546 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 69,652 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 61,871 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 UEL is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,000cc 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 UEL, 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 UEL registered?

EJ62 UEL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is EJ62 UEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ62 UEL 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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