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BG62 ZZF

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,264 mi
Last recorded162,264 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 ZZF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 162,264 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 161,702 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 152,422 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2024 148,004 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2021 128,844 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 128,738 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 81,089 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 80,608 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 68,327 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 65,989 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 65,989 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 59,179 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 ZZF is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZZF, 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

How do I check the history of BG62 ZZF?

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What year was BG62 ZZF registered?

BG62 ZZF is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 December 2012.

Is BG62 ZZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 ZZF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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