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BF62 UOJ

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,992 mi
Last recorded99,992 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 UOJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 99,992 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear sub frame area and under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 93,079 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 86,303 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear axle beams and components corroded and rusty

Fail 20 Aug 2024 86,291 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear axle beams and components corroded and rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2023 80,558 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both ns and os: slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy hose: Lambda just met (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement within rearmost attachment: PLAY NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE WHEN CHECKED ON TURN PLATES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear road wheel noisy when rotated by hand. Not wheel bearing related

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement within rear most attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

Fail 4 Sep 2023 80,554 miles

Emissions unable to be completed see * (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim too low both ns and os (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working BOTH NS AND OS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central / rear box split corroded at seam * (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both ns and os: slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective at flexy end (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement within rearmost attachment: PLAY NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE WHEN CHECKED ON TURN PLATES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear road wheel noisy when rotated by hand. Not wheel bearing related

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement within rear most attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

Pass 2 Sep 2022 70,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2021 63,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 58,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on 2nd box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 52,138 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 52,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 44,505 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2017 37,818 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge, possible puncture too

Pass 17 Aug 2016 33,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 27,057 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 UOJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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