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BG62 HYF

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,688 mi
Last recorded93,688 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 HYF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 93,688 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 89,342 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 89,338 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2024 82,833 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 82,833 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dip beam bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 73,659 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 67,641 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 67,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 60,860 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 56,263 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Jan 2019 48,090 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 36,206 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 36,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 27,266 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 19,240 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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BG62 HYF is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BG62 HYF, 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

How do I check the history of BG62 HYF?

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What year was BG62 HYF registered?

BG62 HYF is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is BG62 HYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 HYF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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