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EK62 FGJ

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,104 mi
Last recorded88,104 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 FGJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 88,104 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 86,507 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 86,505 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2023 82,433 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 82,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONTS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 67,627 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 57,939 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 53,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm primary tread heavy wear to tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edges heavy wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 53,688 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm primary tread heavy wear to tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edges heavy wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 48,965 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 44,380 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 44,366 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 38,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre valve slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2015 34,505 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 33,698 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 FGJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FGJ, 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 FGJ registered?

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

Is EK62 FGJ safe to buy?

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