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BA04 DON

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,999 mi
Last recorded156,999 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 DON
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2026 156,999 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 146,851 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 138,637 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 130,732 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 122,812 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 116,244 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 114,427 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 107,939 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 102,283 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 97,263 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 95,021 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 64,223 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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BA04 DON is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BA04 DON, 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 BA04 DON registered?

BA04 DON is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BA04 DON safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA04 DON shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BA04 DON have outstanding finance?

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