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B8 FTP

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,610 mi
Last recorded113,610 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 FTP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 113,610 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 89,602 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 79,795 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 75,794 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 75,792 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2017 58,915 miles

condition of front brake pads and discs

Fail 26 Aug 2017 58,555 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

condition of front brake pads and discs

Pass 1 Jul 2016 80,975 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 43,603 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 41,625 miles

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

front wiper wear indicators showing amber

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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B8 FTP is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 B8 FTP, 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 B8 FTP registered?

B8 FTP is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 July 2012.

Is B8 FTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 FTP shows 10 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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