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BF62 ZSU

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,589 mi
Last recorded68,589 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 ZSU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 68,589 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 64,101 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 215/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 215/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 58,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre REPAIRABLE ()

Pass 9 Feb 2023 53,980 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 50,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on limit (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 50,427 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on limit (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 43,504 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 41,446 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 38,148 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 33,535 miles

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

Rear Tyres perished

Pass 21 Aug 2017 27,860 miles

Coolant leak ()

Engine management light on at time of test

Fail 14 Aug 2017 27,860 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Coolant leak ()

Engine management light on at time of test

Pass 19 Aug 2016 21,519 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 15,348 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 15,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZSU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc 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 ZSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF62 ZSU registered?

BF62 ZSU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is BF62 ZSU safe to buy?

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