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EJ62 YJH

2012 Ford Focus

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,863 mi
Last recorded78,863 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 YJH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 78,863 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

TPMS Light

Pass 5 Aug 2025 74,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEEDS REPLACING VERY SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEEDS REPLACING VERY SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 68,841 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slightly corroded and pitted on edges of braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cuts/damage in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 68,841 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible badly delaminated (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slightly corroded and pitted on edges of braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cuts/damage in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 64,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 64,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front 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 28 Jun 2022 57,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 57,961 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 51,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 46,517 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 40,295 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))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 40,294 miles

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

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 12 Jul 2018 33,796 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 27,909 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 27,909 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 22,851 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 22,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 YJH is a 2012 Ford Focus in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YJH, 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 YJH is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 November 2012.

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