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B12 FTX

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,587 mi
Last recorded39,587 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 FTX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 39,587 miles

Exhaust noisy due to modification (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust section corroded and has a minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 39,197 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 28,886 miles

all tyres worn / deteriorating

Pass 22 Jun 2021 11,287 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 10,751 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 10,751 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 10,307 miles

front brake discs inner faces corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2019 10,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2018 9,702 miles

slight corrosion front brake disc inner faces

Pass 14 Jun 2017 8,803 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 7,254 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 6,285 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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B12 FTX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B12 FTX, 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 B12 FTX registered?

B12 FTX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is B12 FTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B12 FTX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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