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EK62 BCY

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,999 mi
Last recorded90,999 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 BCY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 90,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Oct 2023 90,997 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2022 84,286 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 84,286 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 77,401 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 70,986 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 64,461 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 64,458 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 62,853 miles

Exhaust centre box has a slight leak of exhaust gases

Pass 4 Sep 2018 50,934 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 50,934 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2017 43,302 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 33,567 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 33,567 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 27,745 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 27,745 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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 BCY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EK62 BCY, 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 EK62 BCY registered?

EK62 BCY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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