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BG62 SFX

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

113,471 mi
Last recorded113,471 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 SFX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 113,471 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 102,121 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 87,400 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 87,400 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 76,448 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 66,448 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 61,504 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 56,652 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 49,507 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 43,014 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 36,533 miles

EML active

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 30,660 miles

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

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

child seat fitted unable to check nearside rear seat belt

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 SFX is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SFX, 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 SFX registered?

BG62 SFX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 November 2012.

Is BG62 SFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 SFX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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