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BF62 HYU

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

93,851 mi
Last recorded93,851 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 HYU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 93,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 93,843 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 123,263 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 123,168 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened trailing arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 104,912 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs rusted & pitted ( inner faces) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Feb 2024 104,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect suspect headlamp bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect suspect headlamp bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs rusted & pitted ( inner faces) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jan 2023 55,231 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt every visible part of the belt checked ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet prop missing

Fail 24 Jan 2023 55,231 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt every visible part of the belt checked ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet prop missing

Pass 3 Feb 2022 49,688 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet prop missing

Fail 3 Feb 2022 49,688 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet prop missing

Pass 25 Jan 2021 45,619 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition [corroded]

Front tyres worn on inner edge

bonnet prop missing

Pass 5 Feb 2020 44,259 miles

Bonnet stay missing

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 44,258 miles

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

Bonnet stay missing

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 39,223 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 53,905 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 53,905 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 29,231 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 22,492 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

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 HYU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BF62 HYU, 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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BF62 HYU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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