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2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,255 mi
Last recorded160,255 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 CSV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 160,255 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 147,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 147,515 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 135,020 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 134,956 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correct (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 120,528 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 102,304 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 102,304 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 83,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit also bald on inner end outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 83,789 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit also bald on inner end outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 63,930 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 54,933 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 50,683 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 46,737 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 41,694 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 CSV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CSV, 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 CSV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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