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BT62 HTG

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,291 mi
Last recorded125,291 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 HTG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 125,291 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs poor on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 125,291 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs poor on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 112,997 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front INNER TIE BAR NUT DAMAGE BUT TIGHT

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PAINT BUBBLING (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front SHOCKER SPRING SEAT DAMAGE HAD GRINDER TO IT

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

Fail 19 May 2025 112,997 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault LIGHT ON DASH (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing NUT MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing NUT MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing NUT MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front INNER TIE BAR NUT DAMAGE BUT TIGHT

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PAINT BUBBLING (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre PUCHER

Offside Front SHOCKER SPRING SEAT DAMAGE HAD GRINDER TO IT

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

Rear HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Pass 23 May 2024 106,969 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 97,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2022 90,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2022 90,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 81,959 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 80,496 miles

Nearside Front wheel nut on at angle

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 0mm on inside 215/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 80,486 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front wheel nut on at angle

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 0mm on inside 215/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 73,623 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 65,355 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 58,604 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 51,678 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 44,817 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 HTG is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HTG, 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 HTG is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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