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FT62 EFJ

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,351 mi
Last recorded90,351 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 EFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 90,351 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 71,709 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 95% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear HANDBRAKE READING SLIGHTLY LOW COMPARED TO OFF SIDE REAR

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 71,709 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 95% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear HANDBRAKE READING SLIGHTLY LOW COMPARED TO OFF SIDE REAR

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 61,902 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 61,897 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 56,693 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 56,693 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 47,442 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 42,477 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2020 42,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 38,054 miles

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and damaged towards outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Side light dim (old bulb).

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 34,293 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2018 34,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 31,552 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 25,942 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2015 25,942 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Antara?

Based on 362,535 MOT tests across 26,838 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,611
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
26,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 3,890
Registration plate lamp not working 3,438
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,940
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,940
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FT62 EFJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Antara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 61,996 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 Vauxhall Antara fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 3,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FT62 EFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Antara typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Antara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FT62 EFJ registered?

FT62 EFJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is FT62 EFJ safe to buy?

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