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BD12 NDJ

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,906 mi
Last recorded130,906 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 NDJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 130,906 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 130,906 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 115,742 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH STARTING TO UNBOND (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre 215/55/16

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH STARTING TO UNBOND (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 110,106 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 102,994 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 102,994 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 94,927 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 88,388 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 88,388 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 82,889 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 75,562 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

engine undershield fitted

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded and worn.

Fail 30 May 2019 75,562 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine undershield fitted

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded and worn.

Pass 22 May 2018 65,480 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 53,924 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 44,645 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 32,685 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 May 2015 32,685 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 NDJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NDJ, 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 NDJ registered?

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

Is BD12 NDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 NDJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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