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CE62 BHZ

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

78,703 mi
Last recorded78,703 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE62 BHZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 78,703 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust leak at front pipe

Fail 26 Jun 2026 78,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side inop (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust leak at front pipe

Pass 18 Jun 2025 72,218 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 72,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 65,144 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake pads thin [inner] discs worn

Fail 27 Jun 2024 65,144 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre 2mm tread

front brake pads thin [inner] discs worn

Pass 21 Jun 2023 57,770 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 57,770 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 54,289 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 54,289 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 48,587 miles

heatshield insecure

Fail 15 Jul 2021 48,587 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working wing repeator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

heatshield insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2020 45,250 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 45,250 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 43,490 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 43,490 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 41,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 41,195 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 39,869 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 39,869 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 37,213 miles

Offside Rear cracks in tyre treads / no cord showing at present 215/55r16

Pass 31 Jul 2015 31,185 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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CE62 BHZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CE62 BHZ, 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 CE62 BHZ registered?

CE62 BHZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is CE62 BHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE62 BHZ shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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