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EJ62 UVW

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,980 mi
Last recorded111,980 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 111,980 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))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 99,688 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 99,688 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 88,565 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 75,932 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 67,848 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 67,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 65,975 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 65,803 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 56,792 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 56,792 miles

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

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

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

Front brake pads low

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2019 47,399 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge of tread 215/55/16 93H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge of tread 215/55/16 93H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + cracked 215/55/16 93H (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine coolant low

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 23 Feb 2019 47,399 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge of tread 215/55/16 93H (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge of tread 215/55/16 93H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + cracked 215/55/16 93H (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine coolant low

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 24 Feb 2018 35,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm.also worn smooth inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm.also worn smooth inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre kerbed/worn outer sidewall.

Fail 24 Feb 2018 35,438 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour white. (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm.also worn smooth inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm.also worn smooth inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre kerbed/worn outer sidewall.

Pass 27 Feb 2017 23,497 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 22,420 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 16,107 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 UVW 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 66.7%.

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 UVW, 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 UVW registered?

EJ62 UVW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 November 2012.

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