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BD62 FPY

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

172,331 mi
Last recorded172,331 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 FPY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 172,331 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 172,331 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 166,685 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 156,901 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 156,901 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 151,167 miles

Nearside Front fog light lens broken

Nearside door mirror housing broken

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 151,167 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front fog light lens broken

Nearside door mirror housing broken

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 121,474 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 101,400 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Jul 2016 101,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2015 88,380 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 88,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and on limit (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and has nail in tyre (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and has nail in tyre (4.1.D.1a)

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 FPY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FPY, 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 FPY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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