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BT62 HWA

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,489 mi
Last recorded94,489 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 HWA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 94,489 miles

Offside Front screw in tyre

Fail 11 Feb 2026 94,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front screw in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect refit bulb correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 89,064 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 89,062 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 82,502 miles

Front discs lipped with corrosion on inner edge

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Feb 2024 82,467 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front discs lipped with corrosion on inner edge

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2023 76,563 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 69,982 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 65,666 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 65,664 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 25 Feb 2020 61,965 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f + both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 61,965 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f + both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 53,608 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 53,608 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 46,860 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 34,096 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 34,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak o/s/r of engine area ()

Slight perishing on n/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2015 23,752 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 HWA is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HWA, 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 HWA is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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