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AU62 BYK

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,759 mi
Last recorded161,759 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 161,759 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 161,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 161,179 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 160,414 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 159,642 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 159,607 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 159,001 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 129,703 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 102,134 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 102,134 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 65,857 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 65,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 BYK is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BYK, 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 AU62 BYK registered?

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

Is AU62 BYK safe to buy?

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