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BD12 UER

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,346 mi
Last recorded124,346 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 UER
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 124,346 miles

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))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 124,333 miles

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

Central Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 97,601 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 96,286 miles

Bonnet release cable/catch stiff

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 96,286 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing Interior mirror (3.3 (a))

Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Bonnet release cable/catch stiff

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 94,183 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 94,175 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2021 83,519 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 78,715 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 78,709 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 65,324 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 65,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2018 51,223 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 40,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 May 2017 39,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 33,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 May 2016 33,953 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 27,111 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 UER is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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