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CP62 BHY

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

180,332 mi
Last recorded180,332 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP62 BHY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 180,332 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers & Under-Tray Unable To See Certain testable Items

Pass 3 Jan 2025 172,728 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain testable Items

Pass 14 Dec 2023 161,048 miles

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain testable Items

Fail 12 Dec 2023 161,048 miles

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

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain testable Items

Pass 30 Dec 2022 149,861 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 137,201 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 126,860 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 126,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 117,672 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 99,939 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 79,065 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 67,693 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 67,693 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)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 47,428 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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CP62 BHY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CP62 BHY, 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 CP62 BHY registered?

CP62 BHY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is CP62 BHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP62 BHY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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