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BD12 EWM

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,761 mi
Last recorded81,761 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 EWM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 81,761 miles

Nearside Front Outer Driveshaft boot /gaiter twisted

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn/central 3,0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

full covers/shields and undertrays fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

Fail 26 Nov 2025 81,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Driveshaft boot /gaiter twisted

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn/central 3,0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

full covers/shields and undertrays fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

Pass 22 Nov 2024 75,538 miles

Engine cover, undertrays & sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items

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))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 75,538 miles

Engine cover, undertrays & sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 69,661 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 69,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 63,774 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes starting to debond and perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

full engine covers and undertrays/shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

Fail 28 Nov 2022 63,760 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes starting to debond and perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

full engine covers and undertrays/shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

Pass 26 Nov 2021 58,204 miles

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

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))

Slight knocking noise from steering rack

Pass 27 Nov 2020 53,792 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 44,774 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 36,959 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread and perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread and perished

Pass 17 May 2017 26,954 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 21,784 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 18,974 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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BD12 EWM is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BD12 EWM, 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 BD12 EWM registered?

BD12 EWM is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 May 2012.

Is BD12 EWM safe to buy?

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