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EK62 LRA

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,827 mi
Last recorded142,827 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 LRA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 142,827 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 142,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 126,738 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 126,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 109,933 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 109,933 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm slightly uneven wear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 91,959 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 75,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Coming away from clip (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 62,383 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 51,730 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 37,973 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 36,190 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 36,161 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 32,142 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 32,142 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 28,283 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 25,631 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 LRA is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel 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 LRA, 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 LRA registered?

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

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