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EK62 LSV

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,338 mi
Last recorded60,338 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 60,338 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 60,316 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Snapped and has become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both rears corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 54,460 miles

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

O/S/F CV Boot weeping slightly

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 54,460 miles

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

O/S/F CV Boot weeping slightly

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both Fronts (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 48,101 miles

O/S/F CV Boot weeping

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 43,686 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 39,371 miles

All 4 tyres perishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F CV Boot weeping

O/S/F tyre wearing on edge

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 May 2021 35,207 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r -o/s/r -o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 32,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 28,269 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 24,219 miles

Undertrays fitted, obscuring view of some underside components

Pass 22 May 2017 17,106 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 17,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' item from interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 May 2016 8,124 miles

Undertrays fitted, obscuring view of some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2015 7,024 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside mirror indicator lens missing

undertray fitted

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 LSV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LSV, 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 LSV registered?

EK62 LSV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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