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BT62 DWL

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,632 mi
Last recorded153,632 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 DWL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 153,632 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2024 132,636 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 130,077 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 130,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 120,572 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 109,663 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 101,553 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 91,764 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 87,614 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 83,038 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 73,533 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 73,533 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall heavily worn (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 56,714 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 56,714 miles

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

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 DWL is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DWL, 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 DWL registered?

BT62 DWL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is BT62 DWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT62 DWL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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