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BT62 DNJ

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,092 mi
Last recorded94,092 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 94,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads low. (2000-3000)miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 92,213 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 90,535 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 84,889 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 78,395 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 69,197 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured starting to go white (4.4.3 (a))

bumper missing protection grilles

different size tyres fitted front and rear

engine under cover damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2021 69,184 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured starting to go white (4.4.3 (a))

bumper missing protection grilles

different size tyres fitted front and rear

engine under cover damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2020 57,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2019 50,009 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 50,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2018 38,652 miles

zero emissions

Pass 21 Mar 2017 36,560 miles

Emissions not detected

Fail 16 Mar 2017 36,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Emissions not detected

Pass 29 Mar 2016 34,634 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 34,018 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 DNJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DNJ, 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 DNJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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