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BT62 CYJ

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,159 mi
Last recorded121,159 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 121,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2020 107,796 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 107,796 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 95,320 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damage

Pass 12 Nov 2018 81,196 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 81,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 64,417 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 50,472 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 32,699 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 CYJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CYJ, 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 CYJ registered?

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

Is BT62 CYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT62 CYJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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