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EK62 EXC

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

53,202 mi
Last recorded53,202 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 EXC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 53,202 miles

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2024 48,221 miles

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

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

engine cover/under trays/sill covers

Pass 20 Sep 2023 42,994 miles

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

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

noise engine bay area ?

undertrays fitted

water level on min

Pass 26 Sep 2022 37,058 miles

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

coolant below min

Fail 21 Sep 2022 37,004 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant below min

Pass 28 Sep 2021 32,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 29,614 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 27,729 miles

Front both front wiper blades slightly smearing

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged/perished

Rear wiper blade slightly smearing

child seat fitted in rear

handbrake has very slight high travel

Pass 25 Sep 2018 24,540 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 21,395 miles

All four tyres starting to perish

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 19,694 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm useable tread remaining 215/5516 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 15,940 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 EXC is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 EXC, 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 EXC registered?

EK62 EXC is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is EK62 EXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK62 EXC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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