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BF62 XTM

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,457 mi
Last recorded150,457 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 XTM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 150,457 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 144,045 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2025 144,010 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering ram leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2024 131,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

knocking from steering rack

Pass 26 May 2023 117,622 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 117,622 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 103,734 miles

Power steering needs attention further investigation needed

Pass 21 May 2021 90,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2021 90,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 77,795 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2020 77,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 58,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 43,096 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 26,957 miles

Front Wipers starting to smeer windscreen

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 26,957 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Wipers starting to smeer windscreen

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 8,266 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 6,521 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 XTM is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XTM, 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 XTM registered?

BF62 XTM is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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