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BG62 ZYY

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,420 mi
Last recorded117,420 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 117,420 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 117,420 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 109,046 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 109,046 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 103,061 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 92,504 miles

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

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))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 92,503 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 82,841 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 77,620 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 73,466 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 73,446 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 68,657 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 63,072 miles

nearside rear tyre slight uneven tread wear

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 7 Nov 2016 55,374 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Fail 7 Nov 2016 55,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 13 Oct 2015 44,358 miles

Front tyres both worn on inner edges

N/s/f tyre valve perished and split

O/s/f tyre 3mm

Fail 13 Oct 2015 44,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyres both worn on inner edges

N/s/f tyre valve perished and split

O/s/f tyre 3mm

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 ZYY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZYY, 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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BG62 ZYY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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