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BF62 ORA

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,608 mi
Last recorded76,608 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 ORA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 76,608 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2026 76,608 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 71,182 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 56,975 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 52,567 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 46,246 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 41,424 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 38,050 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 35,084 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 35,082 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has splits on inner sidewall replacement recommended

Offside Front tyre pressure low possible puncture +splits on inner sidewall

front brake discs worn scored +corroded replacements recommended

parking brake service recommended

Pass 11 Sep 2018 30,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 24,012 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 16,196 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 7,603 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 ORA is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ORA, 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 ORA registered?

BF62 ORA is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is BF62 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 ORA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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