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BT62 CWZ

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,569 mi
Last recorded140,569 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 CWZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 140,569 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 136,365 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 132,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 132,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 129,565 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 125,166 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 121,015 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 114,710 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 105,977 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in b zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 96,801 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 85,465 miles

Central brake light not working

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Nov 2016 85,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Central brake light not working

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2016 57,854 miles

Emissions very clean no acceleration detected

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 CWZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black 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 CWZ, 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 CWZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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