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EK62 DSE

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,266 mi
Last recorded142,266 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 DSE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 142,266 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 142,266 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 131,418 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 131,416 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 118,134 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 106,747 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 106,746 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 97,510 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 90,264 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 90,264 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 83,851 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 Oct 2018 72,422 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 1 Oct 2018 72,422 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))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 58,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 44,914 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 44,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 33,046 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 DSE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red 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 EK62 DSE, 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 DSE registered?

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

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