CarVerify

Free Car Check

BG62 LNF

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,120 mi
Last recorded148,120 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 LNF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 148,120 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 137,318 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 124,905 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 114,041 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 102,285 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 94,455 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 94,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 83,086 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 83,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached exc' free play in n/s/f lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2018 67,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre just on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 67,712 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit emmission levels out of limits (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f drive shsft gaitor split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre just on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 52,804 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to crack / seperate (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded orange (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to seperate (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to seperate (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 52,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to crack / seperate (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded orange (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to seperate (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to seperate (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 37,081 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 23,822 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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BG62 LNF is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 LNF, 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 LNF?

You can check the full history of BG62 LNF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BG62 LNF registered?

BG62 LNF is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is BG62 LNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 LNF 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.

Does BG62 LNF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BG62 LNF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.