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BG62 XEK

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,125 mi
Last recorded52,125 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 XEK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 52,125 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 49,438 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 46,994 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 43,963 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 43,963 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 39,930 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 38,160 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 36,067 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 34,029 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 26,720 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 19,617 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 12,123 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 12,123 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 7,240 miles

Nearside Front cuts in tyre sidewall not to cords

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

items removed from drivers view of road

Fail 30 Sep 2015 7,240 miles

Nearside Front cuts in tyre sidewall not to cords

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

items removed from drivers view of road

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 XEK is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XEK, 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 XEK registered?

BG62 XEK is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is BG62 XEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 XEK shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG62 XEK have outstanding finance?

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