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BK62 VDL

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,970 mi
Last recorded142,970 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2021
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 VDL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021 142,970 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 142,957 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 140,328 miles

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 21 Mar 2018 89,871 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play rough (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 89,760 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play rough (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 55,003 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 32,069 miles

engine covers/undertrays 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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BK62 VDL is a 2012 Ford Focus in White 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 BK62 VDL, 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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BK62 VDL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 November 2012.

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