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BV62 SYG

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,758 mi
Last recorded126,758 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 SYG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 126,758 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 126,701 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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 May 2022 111,835 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 100,161 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush starting to perish/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush starting to perish/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 90,614 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 83,967 miles

Front brake discs inner surfaces poor condition

Fail 30 Aug 2019 83,966 miles

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

Front brake discs inner surfaces poor condition

Pass 15 Aug 2018 69,903 miles

Both front tyres ON the legal limit, worn inside edges

Pass 8 Sep 2017 56,710 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 42,438 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 29,432 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 SYG is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SYG, 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 SYG registered?

BV62 SYG is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 September 2012.

Is BV62 SYG safe to buy?

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