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BF62 OSV

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,107 mi
Last recorded89,107 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 OSV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 89,107 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 84,287 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 84,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 81,379 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 81,368 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 74,861 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 74,861 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2021 64,170 miles

nsf tyre just legal

Pass 3 Jul 2020 59,817 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 53,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 47,109 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 47,109 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2017 45,517 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 37,451 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 37,450 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 27,610 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 OSV is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OSV, 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 OSV registered?

BF62 OSV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is BF62 OSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 OSV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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