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BD12 NJV

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,756 mi
Last recorded77,756 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 77,756 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shields are insecure

Pass 11 Jun 2025 69,798 miles

fuel tank heat shield is insecure

Pass 12 Jun 2024 63,272 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 63,272 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 61,271 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

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

Fail 30 Sep 2023 61,266 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front brake discs corroded

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 59,062 miles

Front both side brake slightly discs corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2021 55,885 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 52,833 miles

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

Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 49,719 miles

Front Brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2019 49,719 miles

Front Brake discs slightly corroded

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 46,253 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 44,048 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 39,995 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 34,445 miles

nail in rear offside tyre

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 May 2015 29,461 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 NJV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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