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BT62 CVP

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,968 mi
Last recorded155,968 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 155,968 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 150,789 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 150,789 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 140,278 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 126,295 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to limit (on limit) !!! bald on edge, wants urgent attention

Rear Springs corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2021 111,069 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn on Inner Edges

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn Close to limit on inner edge Bald but still meets requirements

Pass 16 Dec 2020 104,120 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 104,120 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 95,403 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 95,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Nov 2018 83,572 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 83,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2017 70,992 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 70,992 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 58,321 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 47,724 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 47,724 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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 CVP is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CVP, 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 CVP registered?

BT62 CVP is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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The MOT history for BT62 CVP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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