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BU62 ZCY

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

40,987 mi
Last recorded40,987 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU62 ZCY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 40,987 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2026 40,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 36,458 miles

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

n/s and o/s front tyres deteriorating cracking tread edges

n/s/r tyre cracking deteriorated treads

o/s/f wishbone rear bush cracking deteriorating

Pass 15 Feb 2024 34,498 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 Feb 2023 32,004 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking deteriorating on edges of treads

o/s/f wishbone rear bush cracking slightly

power steering fluid on minimum

very slight blow on centre exhaust joint

Pass 4 Mar 2022 29,140 miles

front brake discs have pitting corrosion on faces

n/s/r tyre cracking on edges of treads

o/s/r tyre cracking deteriorating on sidewalls and wearing uneven flat spots on inner edge of tread

slight blow on centre exhaust joint

Pass 20 Nov 2020 29,129 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 28,242 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 28,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 24,066 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 24,066 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 18,979 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 15,435 miles

nearside front tyre slight scuffing outer sidewall

Pass 7 Sep 2015 10,314 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 ZCY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 BU62 ZCY, 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 ZCY registered?

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

Is BU62 ZCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU62 ZCY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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