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BD62 YTM

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

231,182 mi
Last recorded231,182 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 231,182 miles

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

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

Front steel wheels fitted to front axle

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes perished slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 217,704 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 203,327 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 203,326 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb inside headlight not located (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front pads worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner close to cord and very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 183,031 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 183,031 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 146,794 miles

Engine Coolant Level Below Minimum

Engine Oil Level On Minimum

Offside Front Fog Light Not Working

Fail 22 Dec 2018 146,352 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine Coolant Level Below Minimum

Engine Oil Level On Minimum

Offside Front Fog Light Not Working

Pass 16 Dec 2017 108,784 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 78,854 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 42,769 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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 YTM is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YTM, 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 YTM is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 December 2012.

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