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BK62 DBY

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,500 mi
Last recorded95,500 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 DBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 95,500 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2025 88,412 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 88,410 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 85,525 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 85,306 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged osf mirror casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear wiper defective (split)

auto gear box hesitant when maneuvering vehicle

Fail 15 Sep 2023 85,306 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged osf mirror casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear rear wiper defective (split)

auto gear box hesitant when maneuvering vehicle

Pass 17 Sep 2022 80,938 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 70,046 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Fail 7 May 2021 70,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 9 Jan 2020 55,013 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 46,946 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 46,943 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 39,837 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 33,048 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 21,543 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 20,261 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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BK62 DBY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK62 DBY, 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 BK62 DBY registered?

BK62 DBY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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