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BG62 XEP

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,779 mi
Last recorded127,779 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 XEP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 127,779 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2026 127,763 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 125,008 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 121,866 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 118,799 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Sep 2022 114,394 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 110,445 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 104,673 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 103,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 92,243 miles

Front / rear tyres are of different speed ratings

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Various protective covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2018 78,661 miles

various protective covers fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2018 78,658 miles

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

various protective covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2017 61,237 miles

Various protective covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2016 42,426 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 38,305 miles

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

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 XEP is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XEP, 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 XEP registered?

BG62 XEP is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 November 2012.

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The MOT history for BG62 XEP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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