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BF62 OPJ

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,609 mi
Last recorded84,609 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 OPJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 84,609 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 74,602 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 74,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 64,533 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 55,599 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 55,522 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 49,327 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 49,327 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 43,735 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 39,124 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 33,350 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 33,350 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 25,511 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 15,947 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 15,947 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 8,957 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/f door damage

Pass 6 Aug 2015 8,957 miles

o/s/f door damage

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 OPJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BF62 OPJ, 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 OPJ registered?

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

Is BF62 OPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 OPJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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