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BG62 RLU

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,685 mi
Last recorded141,685 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 RLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 141,685 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 141,429 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 129,308 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 May 2018 122,452 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 106,602 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 106,602 miles

Nearside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 99,424 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 99,424 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 76,847 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 RLU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RLU, 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 BG62 RLU registered?

BG62 RLU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 November 2012.

Is BG62 RLU safe to buy?

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