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BF62 LFA

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,498 mi
Last recorded60,498 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 LFA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 60,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 60,498 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 56,167 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 52,000 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 52,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 47,936 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 45,952 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 44,641 miles

front brake discs starting to rust on inner face

Pass 1 Sep 2020 41,152 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGES

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN OFF ON INNER EDGE & VERY CLOSE TO MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 30 Aug 2019 37,468 miles

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 10 Sep 2018 31,598 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 31,598 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken NEARSIDE FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 26,184 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 18,972 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 12,289 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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BF62 LFA is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,600cc diesel 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 BF62 LFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF62 LFA registered?

BF62 LFA is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is BF62 LFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 LFA 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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