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BT62 FDL

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,144 mi
Last recorded79,144 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 FDL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 79,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 73,427 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 67,223 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 63,142 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 63,095 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 59,825 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 55,982 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Dec 2017 51,343 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 43,443 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 33,430 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 FDL is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FDL, 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 FDL registered?

BT62 FDL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is BT62 FDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT62 FDL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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