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BG62 ZZU

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

221,793 mi
Last recorded221,793 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 ZZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 221,793 miles

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

damage to bonnet

Fail 2 Mar 2019 221,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

damage to bonnet

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Insecure (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 182,547 miles

N/S/R Stop lamp - Advise opperation

Fail 2 Mar 2018 182,547 miles

N/S/R Stop lamp - Advise opperation

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 128,912 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 124,404 miles

Offside Rear Outer Low tread good legal tread, across tyre, 5 5 5

Pass 10 Nov 2015 106,891 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

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 ZZU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZZU, 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 ZZU registered?

BG62 ZZU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 December 2012.

Is BG62 ZZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 ZZU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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