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BD62 AEV

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,438 mi
Last recorded96,438 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 AEV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 96,438 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 96,435 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 96,337 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 96,337 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

TPMS lamp illuminated , not flashing , warning message on dash

Pass 16 Feb 2024 94,233 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 91,726 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 88,974 miles

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

engine undertray damaged

offside rear tyre tread low and perished

Pass 22 Jan 2021 83,562 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 83,562 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 78,874 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 66,814 miles

Cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Front discs lipped

Tested in wet conditions.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 29 Dec 2017 54,674 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 54,674 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 40,106 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 26,829 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under tray 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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BD62 AEV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BD62 AEV, 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 BD62 AEV registered?

BD62 AEV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is BD62 AEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 AEV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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