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AU62 BHD

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

201,872 mi
Last recorded201,872 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 BHD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 201,872 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 201,872 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 197,278 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 194,211 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 194,211 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 189,906 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 189,904 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 187,074 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 181,550 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 181,550 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 177,215 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 177,215 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid one of two (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 172,681 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 172,681 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 170,380 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread at top (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 143,862 miles

Front registration plate damaged at top

Offside Front Lower cowl in bumper not fitted

Offside Front Lower driveshaft to gearbox oil seal seaping

Offside Rear bumper corner slightly protruded

Pass 1 Oct 2015 108,890 miles

n/s rear wheel slightly distorted on inner edge of rim

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 30 Sep 2015 108,882 miles

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

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

n/s rear wheel slightly distorted on inner edge of rim

rear exhaust heat shield loose

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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AU62 BHD is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AU62 BHD, 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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AU62 BHD is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 October 2012.

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