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BD12 LKN

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,102 mi
Last recorded104,102 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 LKN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 104,102 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in nearside front steering joint

Fail 13 Oct 2025 104,102 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in nearside front steering joint

Pass 22 Aug 2024 91,750 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 78,660 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 78,660 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sunstrip excessively into swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tank heatshield loose but not likely to become detached

Fail 8 Aug 2023 78,660 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sunstrip excessively into swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tank heatshield loose but not likely to become detached

Pass 8 Sep 2022 70,539 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 70,539 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 65,381 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 60,828 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 56,184 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 56,038 miles

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

offside front brake caliper damp

Pass 30 Oct 2018 47,439 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 32,130 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 29,034 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 24,757 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 LKN is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LKN, 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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BD12 LKN is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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