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B18 SCW

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,416 mi
Last recorded98,416 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 SCW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 98,416 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 98,416 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 93,884 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 89,214 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 89,145 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 83,755 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 78,543 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 73,524 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 67,875 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 62,761 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 53,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 45,018 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 36,446 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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B18 SCW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B18 SCW, 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 B18 SCW registered?

B18 SCW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is B18 SCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 SCW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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