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BU62 ZCX

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

69,018 mi
Last recorded69,018 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU62 ZCX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 69,018 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust heat shield inscure

Pass 1 May 2025 68,237 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield inscure

Pass 18 Apr 2024 67,284 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield inscure

Pass 28 Apr 2023 66,383 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 65,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush bonding comeing away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush bonding comeing away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield inscure

Pass 29 Apr 2021 64,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bonding started to come away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bonding started to come away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant low

Pass 27 Apr 2020 63,000 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 60,906 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 58,632 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 51,778 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 41,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Aug 2016 41,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2015 32,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZCX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZCX, 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 ZCX registered?

BU62 ZCX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 September 2012.

Is BU62 ZCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU62 ZCX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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