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EJ62 UYE

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,156 mi
Last recorded143,156 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 UYE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 143,156 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 143,156 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 130,369 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Nov 2021 130,368 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides worn & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached detached at top mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front exhaust heatshield loose

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Nov 2020 114,264 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded slightly (6.1.2 (a))

coolant leak.running onto top of gearbox

Fail 7 Nov 2020 114,264 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded slightly (6.1.2 (a))

coolant leak.running onto top of gearbox

Pass 16 Nov 2019 98,551 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 81,065 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in center box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres less than 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 81,065 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in center box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres less than 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 68,457 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 68,457 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 54,859 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 39,880 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 UYE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UYE, 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 UYE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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