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BD12 UGU

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,468 mi
Last recorded75,468 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 75,468 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 69,862 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 65,728 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 63,864 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 63,862 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 61,243 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 58,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 2mm 215/55zr 16-97w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 2mm 215/55zr16-97w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 55,580 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 55,580 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 51,060 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 46,494 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 38,396 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 29,814 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 19,903 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 19,903 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 UGU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 UGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD12 UGU registered?

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

Is BD12 UGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 UGU 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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