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EJ62 YGY

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

215,649 mi
Last recorded215,649 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 YGY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 215,649 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2026 215,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 203,081 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 191,231 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jan 2023 171,806 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to wear indicators border line & worn on outter edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Offside & nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 171,806 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to wear indicators border line & worn on outter edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Offside & nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 158,239 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both from the inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 146,287 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 146,287 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 124,830 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 124,830 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))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 103,581 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 103,581 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 84,516 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 66,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 66,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 52,450 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2015 52,450 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted

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 YGY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YGY, 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 YGY registered?

EJ62 YGY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 November 2012.

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