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BF62 FWO

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,489 mi
Last recorded109,489 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 FWO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2025 109,489 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

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

Fail 23 Nov 2025 109,489 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 104,713 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 104,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 96,778 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 86,626 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 75,126 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 23 Sep 2019 59,808 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 48,202 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 40,589 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 34,935 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 24,289 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tire

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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BF62 FWO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BF62 FWO, 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 BF62 FWO registered?

BF62 FWO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is BF62 FWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 FWO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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