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BK62 DOU

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,644 mi
Last recorded85,644 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 DOU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 85,644 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 85,644 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 79,550 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 72,695 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 72,687 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 65,755 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 63,717 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 58,240 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 58,240 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 56,855 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear sway bar and subframe corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2020 56,854 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

driver door sealing rubber split

rear sway bar and subframe corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2019 51,904 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 43,567 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 43,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 36,884 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 32,534 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 29,212 miles

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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 DOU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DOU, 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 DOU registered?

BK62 DOU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 October 2012.

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