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BD12 NPC

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,235 mi
Last recorded49,235 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 NPC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 49,235 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 44,954 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2025 44,954 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 35,005 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 32,901 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 30,829 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 28,349 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN STEPPED/UNEVEN..

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 25,878 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2020 25,878 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 23,155 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 20,135 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Jun 2017 16,488 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 16,488 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 13,218 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 8,114 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 NPC is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NPC, 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 NPC registered?

BD12 NPC is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is BD12 NPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 NPC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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