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BD62 VWR

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,008 mi
Last recorded137,008 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 137,008 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides Wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Light switch insecure

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 135,021 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear quarter and bumper slightly damaged

light switch insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2024 127,098 miles

Light Switch Loose.

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

Offside Front Fog Not Working.

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper Damaged.

Fail 21 Mar 2024 127,098 miles

Light Switch Loose.

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Fog Not Working.

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper Damaged.

Pass 24 Mar 2023 116,706 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 107,395 miles

Both front upper suspension top mount bearings worn

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Light switch loose in housing

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 107,310 miles

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

Both front upper suspension top mount bearings worn

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Light switch loose in housing

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 98,845 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 90,366 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 80,160 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 68,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 55,007 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 53,295 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 VWR is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VWR, 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 VWR is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 December 2012.

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