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BT62 NTU

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,982 mi
Last recorded85,982 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 NTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 85,982 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 85,978 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear heatshield has damage

Pass 19 Feb 2025 81,939 miles

Front undertray slightly detached

Rear heatshield has damage

all tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 19 Feb 2025 81,939 miles

Front undertray slightly detached

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

Rear heatshield has damage

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2024 74,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Feb 2024 74,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed CORDS INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed CORDS INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Feb 2023 67,586 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 62,781 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 58,662 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 52,741 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Feb 2020 52,741 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 2 May 2019 50,728 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 48,143 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 48,143 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 42,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 31,594 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 29,058 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 29,058 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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 NTU is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NTU, 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 NTU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 December 2012.

Is BT62 NTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT62 NTU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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