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B39 MAY

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,417 mi
Last recorded38,417 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB39 MAY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 38,417 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2025 38,395 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 37,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges and down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge and down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 36,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn down to 3mm

Offside Front Tyre worn down to 3mm

Pass 4 Jan 2023 35,776 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 35,776 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 34,194 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 33,037 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 31,760 miles

Front brakes imbalanced.

Pass 6 Feb 2019 29,532 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 27,201 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 24,050 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slower (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 19,820 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 19,820 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 18,459 miles

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

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

Vehicle undertray fitted preventing the full inspection of some components.

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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B39 MAY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B39 MAY, 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 B39 MAY registered?

B39 MAY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 December 2012.

Is B39 MAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B39 MAY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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