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BT62 NUE

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,264 mi
Last recorded99,264 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 99,264 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides + inner b-pads worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper engine mount slight oil leak

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened in cluding all attatched suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both outer body sills covered in plastic covers preventing full inspection

Pass 8 Jan 2025 93,805 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ floor pan (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inc all conecting arms & springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 19 Dec 2023 85,933 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 76,793 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + all conecting arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded + brkts

Fail 7 Dec 2022 76,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + all conecting arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded + brkts

Pass 6 Jan 2022 71,534 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inc all attached arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded, inc brkts

Fail 6 Jan 2022 71,534 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inc all attached arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

exhaust system corroded, inc brkts

Pass 8 Dec 2020 67,010 miles

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

exhaust brkts corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2020 63,894 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 56,734 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged both front valves cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 48,691 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 48,691 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

tracking needs done

Pass 17 Dec 2016 47,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the inside of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the inside of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 42,405 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 NUE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue 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 NUE, 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 NUE registered?

BT62 NUE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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