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EJ62 XXO

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

184,676 mi
Last recorded184,676 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 184,676 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 184,676 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 162,558 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 31 May 2024 141,678 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant level low leak from thermostat housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded spring corroded at the top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 141,678 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn f discs unevenly worn and to the limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible unable to read letters properly (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened heavily corroded in the middle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak excessive oil leak by seal (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn inside edge showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn inside edge showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 2x rear trailing arm bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick f pads 95% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant level low leak from thermostat housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front top shock mounting clunking when turning

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded spring corroded at the top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 118,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 103,821 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 103,677 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 90,863 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 90,863 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 79,751 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 68,392 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 68,392 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 59,738 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 40,264 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 25,803 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 XXO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XXO, 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 XXO registered?

EJ62 XXO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 December 2012.

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