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BD12 UHY

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,742 mi
Last recorded99,742 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 99,742 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule union corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule union corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 99,741 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule union corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule union corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 93,407 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe and suspension arms corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 87,051 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

loose heat shield

Pass 31 Jul 2023 81,753 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear tyres slightly perished/cracking in primary tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 81,305 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear tyres slightly perished/cracking in primary tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 76,741 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering rack gaiter damaged/perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 20 Jul 2021 70,431 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 68,137 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 64,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 57,371 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 52,412 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 51,183 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 11 May 2016 40,971 miles

plastic outer sill covers fitted

tested in wet condition

undertray fitted

Pass 26 May 2015 31,933 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UHY 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 86.7%.

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

Is BD12 UHY safe to buy?

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