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EJ62 UXM

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,438 mi
Last recorded185,438 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 UXM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2025 185,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2024 179,031 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2024 179,031 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 164,365 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 157,213 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 140,194 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 140,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 124,459 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive dxrive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 16 Nov 2019 109,572 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 16 Nov 2018 92,442 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 66,434 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 66,434 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 46,228 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 31,518 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 31,518 miles

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

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 UXM is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 UXM, 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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EJ62 UXM is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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