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BG62 XAM

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,559 mi
Last recorded69,559 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 69,559 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 64,141 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 59,633 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 55,002 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 49,777 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 46,033 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 46,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2020 42,187 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 37,566 miles

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

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

Offside Rear light cracked at bottom

Pass 26 Feb 2018 32,856 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 26,787 miles

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

both front tyres cuts on side walls

Pass 27 Nov 2015 21,734 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 XAM is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver 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 XAM, 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 XAM registered?

BG62 XAM is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is BG62 XAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 XAM 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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