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BF62 OPU

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,317 mi
Last recorded84,317 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 OPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 84,317 miles

Lower Suspension and brake components light corrosion condition

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, cracking on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 84,317 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Lower Suspension and brake components light corrosion condition

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, cracking on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 67,042 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 sailun (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres perishing / under cover fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2024 66,865 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 sailun (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres perishing / under cover fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2023 59,405 miles

Front wipers are smearing

Pass 27 Oct 2022 51,977 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 44,783 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 44,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 39,555 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 35,326 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 28,818 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 21,226 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 15,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted obscuring some coponents

Pass 14 Jul 2015 7,457 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 OPU is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OPU, 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 OPU registered?

BF62 OPU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is BF62 OPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 OPU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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