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EK62 FSL

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,147 mi
Last recorded86,147 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 FSL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 86,147 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 82,141 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 82,140 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 78,281 miles

Front front wipers light smearing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear o/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2022 74,511 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 70,965 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 67,952 miles

Front discs corroded

Front pads low

Offside Rear tyre cracked and has a nail

both front tyres cracked and perished

Fail 30 Sep 2020 67,952 miles

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

Front discs corroded

Front pads low

Offside Rear tyre cracked and has a nail

both front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 5 Apr 2019 61,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 57,054 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front noise from wheel bearing

Pass 26 Apr 2017 49,449 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 44,174 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 32,419 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 32,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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 FSL is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FSL, 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 FSL registered?

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

Is EK62 FSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK62 FSL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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