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BD12 NDL

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,245 mi
Last recorded67,245 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 67,245 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 64,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3m (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 53,110 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 53,110 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 49,297 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 49,294 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 45,855 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 42,298 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 40,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2018 40,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 35,107 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 30,126 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 25,315 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 NDL is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NDL, 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 NDL registered?

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

Is BD12 NDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 NDL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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