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EK62 BMV

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,413 mi
Last recorded86,413 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 BMV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 86,413 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 79,267 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

car is under seal

Pass 26 Jul 2024 67,061 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 66,880 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 60,676 miles

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2022 60,619 miles

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

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 53,111 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 50,896 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slightly misting (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat fitted to offside and nearside rear seats ()

Fail 1 Sep 2020 50,814 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slightly misting (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat fitted to offside and nearside rear seats ()

Pass 20 Aug 2019 45,903 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Aug 2018 35,778 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s & o/s ()

Fail 20 Aug 2018 35,778 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s & o/s ()

Pass 23 Aug 2017 29,308 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 29,008 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 25,776 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2016 25,776 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2015 19,152 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 BMV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BMV, 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 BMV registered?

EK62 BMV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is EK62 BMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK62 BMV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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