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BG62 HWF

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,068 mi
Last recorded98,068 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 HWF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 98,068 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 85,703 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight smearing of the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2025 85,702 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight smearing of the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 81,582 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 76,691 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 71,560 miles

rear tyres cracking on edges

Pass 8 May 2021 66,420 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 62,227 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 55,503 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 47,278 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 39,147 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 31,112 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 28,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BG62 HWF is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BG62 HWF, 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 BG62 HWF registered?

BG62 HWF is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 November 2012.

Is BG62 HWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 HWF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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