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BV62 YGT

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,099 mi
Last recorded78,099 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 YGT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 78,099 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 74,365 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 70,686 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear tyres have perishing cracks visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 67,430 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front wishbone bushes worn but not to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front tyres worn down on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 67,422 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front wishbone bushes worn but not to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front tyres worn down on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 63,977 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 56,158 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 51,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn down on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 45,618 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 44,629 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 37,378 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 31,525 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 27,134 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 27,134 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BV62 YGT is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,997cc 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 YGT, 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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BV62 YGT is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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