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BD62 AHZ

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

190,093 mi
Last recorded190,093 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 AHZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 190,093 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 183,400 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 176,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking and misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on edge, cracking and slightly misshaped (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 176,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play And ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking and misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on edge, cracking and slightly misshaped (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 170,412 miles

Central Rear heat shield loose

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 154,092 miles

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 25 Nov 2020 142,539 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh int mirror ()

Fail 24 Nov 2020 142,339 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh int mirror ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 131,333 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slight flickering when head lamps turned on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slight flickering when head lamps tuned on (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 131,333 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slight flickering when head lamps turned on (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slight flickering when head lamps tuned on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 119,722 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 108,126 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 93,665 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 93,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 63,266 miles

engine covers fitted

items removed from drivers view

plastic trim fitted to both sills

under-trays fitted

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

brake fluid level low

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 AHZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel 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 AHZ, 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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BD62 AHZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 December 2012.

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