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BU62 ZBY

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

56,194 mi
Last recorded56,194 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU62 ZBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 56,194 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 56,194 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 50,627 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 45,767 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 40,587 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 36,154 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 29,854 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 23,580 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 19,780 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 15,627 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 15,390 miles

ends split on wiper blades

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 12,918 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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BU62 ZBY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 ZBY, 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 ZBY registered?

BU62 ZBY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 September 2012.

Is BU62 ZBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU62 ZBY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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