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BD12 NEY

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,493 mi
Last recorded127,493 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 NEY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 127,493 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 127,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 117,810 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 109,184 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 109,184 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 99,780 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 92,516 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 88,583 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 83,942 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 83,941 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 77,658 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Brake Discs Heavily Grooved, Lipped And Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Brake Pads Wearing Un-Evenly Due To Disc Condition (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect O/S/R Shocker Misting (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F Lower Arm Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 77,658 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken O/S/F Coil Spring Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Brake Discs Heavily Grooved, Lipped And Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Brake Pads Wearing Un-Evenly Due To Disc Condition (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect O/S/R Shocker Misting (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F Lower Arm Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 70,709 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 58,469 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

object hanging from interior mirror

Pass 21 Dec 2015 48,752 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 41,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 30 Dec 2014 41,011 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 NEY is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel 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 NEY, 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 NEY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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