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BT62 DVM

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,449 mi
Last recorded86,449 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 86,449 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 74,790 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 73,894 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 62,043 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 62,043 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 61,371 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 59,961 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 59,501 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 58,284 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner discs very pitted / poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 55,417 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 52,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 46,366 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 41,169 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted / poor (3.5.1i)

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 DVM 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 DVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT62 DVM registered?

BT62 DVM is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is BT62 DVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT62 DVM 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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