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BD12 MXX

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,109 mi
Last recorded50,109 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 MXX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 50,109 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge.

Both rear tyres perished.

Nearside Front Tyre getting low.

Pass 10 Apr 2025 47,141 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 215/55/16 ()

all 4 tyres perished 215/55/16

Pass 19 Apr 2024 44,211 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 41,236 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 39,427 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 36,854 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 35,198 miles

Front wiper blades smearing screen

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2019 33,510 miles

Front wiper blades smearing screen

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 30,936 miles

Front wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 15 May 2018 30,936 miles

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

Front wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 2 May 2017 28,543 miles

vehicles internal headlight adjuster used to recheck headlight aim

Pass 10 May 2016 26,243 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 23,732 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 MXX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 BD12 MXX, 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 BD12 MXX registered?

BD12 MXX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is BD12 MXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 MXX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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