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BU62 ZZV

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,190 mi
Last recorded80,190 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU62 ZZV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 80,190 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 79,839 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Sep 2023 76,726 miles

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

spare fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2023 76,724 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

spare fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2022 72,868 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 67,925 miles

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

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 29 Oct 2020 65,120 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 65,120 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 59,171 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 56,023 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 56,023 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 46,795 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 46,795 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 38,162 miles

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 28,942 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 ZZV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZZV, 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 ZZV registered?

BU62 ZZV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is BU62 ZZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU62 ZZV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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