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BV62 MZO

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,097 mi
Last recorded148,097 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 MZO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 148,097 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 135,340 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated preventing ingress of dirt. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 135,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated preventing ingress of dirt. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 119,798 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 102,512 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Sep 2022 102,443 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Sep 2021 89,307 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 78,307 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 67,232 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 53,680 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 51,974 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 34,161 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 18,094 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 17,113 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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BV62 MZO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BV62 MZO, 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.

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What year was BV62 MZO registered?

BV62 MZO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is BV62 MZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV62 MZO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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