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BF62 OVK

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

97,920 mi
Last recorded97,920 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 97,920 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 97,903 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyres worn below limit. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 88,716 miles

Nearside washer jet blocked.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 88,716 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Both rear anti roll bar links broken. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside washer jet blocked.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 82,440 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Oct 2023 82,421 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Oct 2022 76,764 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 76,764 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 72,127 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 72,127 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 68,574 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 68,559 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 28 Oct 2019 63,967 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 63,967 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 53,725 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 53,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 42,997 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 32,506 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 23,375 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 23,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OVK is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 OVK, 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 OVK registered?

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

Is BF62 OVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 OVK shows 20 tests with a 55% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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