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EK62 LPX

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,293 mi
Last recorded94,293 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 LPX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 94,293 miles

Coolant low

Pass 9 Nov 2024 88,579 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Reverse light not working.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front -wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2024 88,578 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Both Rear. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Reverse light not working.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front -wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 84,041 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 81,121 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 81,121 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 74,672 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From rear view mirror ()

Fail 2 Nov 2021 74,671 miles

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From rear view mirror ()

Pass 4 Nov 2020 69,412 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 61,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 54,124 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 45,856 miles

Front Near and Offside worn on there shoulders

Rear Near and Offside tyres worn unevenly on the inner shoulders

Pass 22 Dec 2016 34,775 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 34,775 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30" floppy (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 23,218 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 23,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 22,073 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 LPX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LPX, 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 LPX registered?

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

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