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BD12 NEF

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,112 mi
Last recorded105,112 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 NEF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 105,112 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 102,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 102,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 97,941 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 92,093 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 86,521 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 84,897 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 82,805 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 78,028 miles

covers fitted obscuring some items of test

Pass 20 Nov 2017 74,444 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 72,437 miles

engine bay covers fitted obscuring items of test

Pass 6 Jul 2016 68,280 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 56,329 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 NEF is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 NEF, 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 NEF registered?

BD12 NEF is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 July 2012.

Is BD12 NEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 NEF 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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