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BA60 NLD

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,634 mi
Last recorded87,634 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA60 NLD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 87,634 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 79,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

undertrays obscuring some items

Fail 16 Oct 2024 79,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 19 Oct 2023 70,558 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 70,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 63,386 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear space saver spare tyre fitted

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all belts

Rear Lower all axel and components have corrosion

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf, osf , nsr (5.2.3 (e))

light swich not secure in dashboard but operation not impaired

number plate spacing incorrect but read by anpr system

Fail 11 Oct 2022 63,384 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all belts

Rear Lower all axel and components have corrosion

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf, osf , nsr (5.2.3 (e))

light swich not secure in dashboard but operation not impaired

number plate spacing incorrect but read by anpr system

Pass 28 Oct 2021 56,705 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 51,193 miles

Factory fitted engine cover

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 41,914 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 41,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 36,938 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 33,623 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 28,646 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 28,635 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 13,695 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 13,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BA60 NLD is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BA60 NLD, 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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BA60 NLD is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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