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EK62 FTY

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,664 mi
Last recorded144,664 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 FTY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 144,664 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2025 144,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 131,233 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level below minimum

Pass 11 Nov 2023 118,971 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 118,971 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 114,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm heavy inner edge wear (second layer) and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2021 103,887 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 96,155 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 90,012 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 81,212 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 73,549 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 55,435 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 39,890 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 FTY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FTY, 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 FTY registered?

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

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