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B23 LCA

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

82,470 mi
Last recorded82,470 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 LCA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 82,470 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 82,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 77,899 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 77,814 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 164,175 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 69,307 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 157,168 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 61,610 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 148,920 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2022 139,126 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Aug 2021 49,741 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 124,682 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Both rear tyres cracking

Chip on front screen

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 45,752 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 15 Jun 2020 111,845 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 43,352 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 98,254 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 98,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 38,260 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))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 79,726 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 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 33,729 miles

rear brake pads close too the limit

Fail 25 Aug 2017 33,729 miles

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

rear brake pads close too the limit

Pass 16 Jun 2017 63,683 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 62,253 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 62,253 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 29,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 43,483 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 26,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres wearing on both edges close too legal limit(1.6mm)

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Mar 2015 14,868 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)

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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B23 LCA is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 B23 LCA, 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 B23 LCA registered?

B23 LCA is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is B23 LCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B23 LCA shows 28 tests with a 82.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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