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EK62 DXM

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,847 mi
Last recorded133,847 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 133,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 133,845 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut , cords showing inner edge . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut , cords showing inner edge . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front heavy wear inner edges . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 127,566 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 121,156 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 121,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape[inner edge] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 4 Jul 2023 117,679 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 116,547 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arms bushes showing signs of deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded showing signs of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 110,195 miles

Front Lower both suspension arm bushes showing signs of deterioration

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 101,370 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 92,469 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 86,847 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 86,846 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2017 78,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 64,990 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 49,118 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 DXM is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DXM, 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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EK62 DXM is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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