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BU62 ZBE

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,515 mi
Last recorded119,515 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU62 ZBE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 119,515 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 114,276 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 106,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 105,906 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 100,130 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 95,387 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 84,552 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 75,206 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 61,130 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 61,130 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 53,006 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 33,874 miles

Nearside Front sidelight flickering when illuminated

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall worn but legal at test

Nearside Front tyre tread area worn low 2.3mm legal limit 1.6mm

Offside Front sidelight flickering when illuminated

Offside Front tyre tread area worn low 2.3mm legal limit 1.6mm

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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BU62 ZBE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BU62 ZBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU62 ZBE registered?

BU62 ZBE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is BU62 ZBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU62 ZBE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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