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BD62 KBE

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,132 mi
Last recorded124,132 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 KBE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 124,132 miles

Front and rear subframes corroded.

Front exhaust heat shield insecure.

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

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

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

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

Offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes perished.

Pass 3 Dec 2024 112,861 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 112,861 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 100,855 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 93,355 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 88,067 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 82,316 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 25 Nov 2019 79,117 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 71,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside and offside brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 59,816 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 48,206 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 36,503 miles

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 KBE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KBE, 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 KBE registered?

BD62 KBE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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