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BT62 CTY

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,118 mi
Last recorded113,118 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 113,118 miles

Front radiator support starting to corrode

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 113,118 miles

Front radiator support starting to corrode

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 105,222 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 97,119 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

middle section heat shields missing

Pass 7 Nov 2022 90,501 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 90,501 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 88,419 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 86,363 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 83,832 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 75,227 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 71,256 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 61,474 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 45,550 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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BT62 CTY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CTY, 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 BT62 CTY registered?

BT62 CTY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is BT62 CTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT62 CTY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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