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EK62 BBN

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,737 mi
Last recorded101,737 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 BBN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 101,737 miles

rear suspension rusty

rear trailing arm bushes peeling

Pass 23 Feb 2024 96,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 87,380 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

too clean to record smoke reading

Fail 15 Feb 2023 87,380 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

too clean to record smoke reading

Pass 16 Feb 2022 79,412 miles

too clean to record smoke reading

Pass 19 Feb 2021 71,980 miles

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

rear back plates corroded

too clean to record smoke reading

Pass 20 Feb 2020 65,306 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 65,303 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 50,927 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 36,881 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 20,763 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 19,029 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 16,763 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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EK62 BBN is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK62 BBN, 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 EK62 BBN registered?

EK62 BBN is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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The MOT history for EK62 BBN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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