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BG62 ZXM

2012 Ford Focus

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,674 mi
Last recorded147,674 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 ZXM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 147,674 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 133,527 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2023 119,515 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 110,087 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 110,086 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 95,133 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 80,304 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder dash centre ()

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Nov 2020 80,304 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder dash centre ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Oct 2019 64,519 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 49,911 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 49,911 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 35,981 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 23,757 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 10,071 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 ZXM is a 2012 Ford Focus in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZXM, 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 ZXM registered?

BG62 ZXM is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 November 2012.

Is BG62 ZXM safe to buy?

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