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BD12 NHJ

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,928 mi
Last recorded98,928 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 NHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 98,928 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm mount bushes perishing and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 98,926 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR INDICATORS DIS-COLOURED (4.4.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm mount bushes perishing and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 90,963 miles

Exhaust heatshields loose

Front Exhaust hangers corroded

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 80,505 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 80,475 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 73,968 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 73,967 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 66,041 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 57,368 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 49,378 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 49,375 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 38,432 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 38,432 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 24,181 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 21,513 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 17,504 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 NHJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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