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BF62 XZT

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,252 mi
Last recorded124,252 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 XZT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 124,252 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 124,236 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 117,933 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive subframe surface rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

multiple exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 10 Sep 2024 117,933 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fit (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive subframe surface rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

multiple exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 18 Sep 2023 112,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 112,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 106,241 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 106,204 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 99,365 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 89,767 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 89,767 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 84,586 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 84,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 77,039 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 69,913 miles

both fronts and nsr Tyre getting low on tread

Pass 10 Aug 2016 61,442 miles

rear tyres 3mm and uneven wear inner edges

Pass 11 Aug 2015 48,394 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 XZT is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 XZT, 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 XZT is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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