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EK62 DPX

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

67,588 mi
Last recorded67,588 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 67,588 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 62,785 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside & offside, Splits & cuts edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering reservoir cap missing

Pass 27 Feb 2024 56,098 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 55,398 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 54,199 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 52,852 miles

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

Offside 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 7 Jul 2021 50,307 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 46,576 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 46,574 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 40,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Jul 2018 35,437 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 32,262 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 25,328 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 17,368 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 DPX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DPX, 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 DPX registered?

EK62 DPX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is EK62 DPX safe to buy?

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