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BF62 OUW

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,318 mi
Last recorded117,318 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 117,318 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 117,318 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 105,764 miles

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 105,764 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 93,929 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 84,386 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 74,844 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 73,063 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 65,112 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 56,809 miles

n/s front on legal limit

Pass 25 Jan 2016 47,778 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 46,097 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 46,097 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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 OUW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OUW, 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 OUW registered?

BF62 OUW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 December 2012.

Is BF62 OUW safe to buy?

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