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BF62 ZTB

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,188 mi
Last recorded57,188 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 ZTB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 57,188 miles

Headlight switch insecure , operation is not impaired .

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and other suspension components connected (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 50,366 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 50,366 miles

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

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Oct 2024 47,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 43,207 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 43,207 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 40,226 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 35,638 miles

rear seat belts not checked (full load in rear)

Pass 28 Oct 2020 32,506 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 27,966 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 24,631 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2017 21,975 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under side testable items.

Fail 12 Jun 2017 21,973 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under side testable items.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 17,109 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 17,109 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing o/s n/s (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing o/s n/s (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 15,402 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 ZTB is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZTB, 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 ZTB registered?

BF62 ZTB is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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