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BD12 NDZ

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

282,390 mi
Last recorded282,390 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 282,390 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))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 270,043 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 269,457 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 249,574 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 249,568 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 239,745 miles

Exhaust silencer deteriorated

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - Recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp mounting bolt missing - Lamp still secure

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 239,520 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer deteriorated

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - Recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp mounting bolt missing - Lamp still secure

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 148,523 miles

Offside Rear Brake inadequately mounted caliper clip missing (1.1.21 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust box splitting

underside and components corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2021 135,957 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 12 Jun 2020 121,416 miles

Bonnet Covers & Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns/os (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 110,497 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 101,798 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 88,673 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 88,673 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 69,593 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 69,593 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 51,366 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 NDZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NDZ, 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 NDZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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