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BD12 MXZ

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

99,105 mi
Last recorded99,105 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 99,105 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 92,757 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 87,092 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 81,314 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 75,112 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 69,878 miles

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))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 66,076 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 58,610 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 50,770 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 42,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 35,056 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 35,056 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 25,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 MXZ 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 MXZ, 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 MXZ registered?

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

Is BD12 MXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 MXZ 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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