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BF62 UMZ

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,079 mi
Last recorded81,079 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 UMZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 81,079 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 75,908 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 70,740 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 65,853 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 61,089 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 57,365 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 51,977 miles

Engine covers undertray fitted covering components

Pass 6 Sep 2018 45,581 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 38,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

undertray and sill covers fitted as standard restricting view of components.

Fail 31 Aug 2017 38,654 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

undertray and sill covers fitted as standard restricting view of components.

Pass 9 Sep 2016 30,872 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

undertrays and sill covers fitted as standard.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 23,218 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 UMZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UMZ, 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 UMZ registered?

BF62 UMZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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The MOT history for BF62 UMZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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