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BD12 VGX

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,193 mi
Last recorded83,193 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 VGX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 83,193 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner +outer edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect as light misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner +outer edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2026 83,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner +outer edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect as light misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner +outer edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2025 79,173 miles
Fail 24 May 2025 79,165 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2024 75,740 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 73,038 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 70,876 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 65,535 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 55,512 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 38,507 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))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 32,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack/perish

Pass 2 Feb 2017 23,782 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Pass 1 Feb 2016 12,463 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 11,546 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 VGX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VGX, 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 VGX registered?

BD12 VGX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is BD12 VGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 VGX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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