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BD62 VFS

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,542 mi
Last recorded37,542 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 VFS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 37,542 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 35,911 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 35,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2024 33,833 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 x rear tyres deteriorated / cracking due to age 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 33,829 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 x rear tyres deteriorated / cracking due to age 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 31,531 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 x rear tyre age 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 29,208 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 26,927 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 24,062 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 24,062 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 19,873 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 26 Mar 2018 14,273 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 7,809 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 2,322 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 1,974 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 VFS is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VFS, 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 BD62 VFS registered?

BD62 VFS is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is BD62 VFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 VFS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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