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EF62 BZV

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,680 mi
Last recorded85,680 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 BZV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 85,680 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 73,508 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 64,036 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 64,036 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 55,928 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 47,905 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 CHILD SEATS FITTED IN THE REAR ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 47,905 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 CHILD SEATS FITTED IN THE REAR ()

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction SEE ATTACHED PRINT OUT (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 38,060 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 38,059 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 28,768 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres worn low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 22,248 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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EF62 BZV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EF62 BZV, 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 EF62 BZV registered?

EF62 BZV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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