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BD12 UEB

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,104 mi
Last recorded141,104 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 141,104 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front shock top mounts are ruff when turning (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes badly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 141,104 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front shock top mounts are ruff when turning (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes badly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 131,385 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 118,754 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 118,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 105,930 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside Worn on inner edges close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside cracking in tread lines (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 105,930 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside Worn on inner edges close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside cracking in tread lines (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 91,270 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 91,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 81,907 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 81,905 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 May 2020 74,931 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 64,453 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 53,862 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 44,004 miles
Fail 7 May 2017 43,971 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2016 35,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 28,007 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 UEB is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UEB, 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 UEB registered?

BD12 UEB is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is BD12 UEB safe to buy?

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