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BT62 CPU

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,688 mi
Last recorded142,688 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 CPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 142,688 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 142,687 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both nearside and offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 129,530 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside and nearside front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 129,529 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside and nearside front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 118,481 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush, Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 118,481 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush, Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 108,227 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 108,227 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 94,318 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks on outer & inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2020 77,940 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 76,301 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 70,542 miles

Coolant level below minimum.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 70,542 miles

Coolant level below minimum.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 62,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 54,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 47,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BT62 CPU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BT62 CPU, 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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BT62 CPU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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