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BD12 VRW

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,566 mi
Last recorded52,566 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 VRW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 52,566 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 52,566 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 50,192 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 48,046 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 45,707 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 43,813 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 42,217 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 38,923 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2019 38,783 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 35,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 35,600 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit cleared after road test (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 33,013 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 30,615 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front wipers slight smearing

nearside front and rear tyre side walls scuffed

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2015 26,544 miles

nearside front tyre side wall scuffed

nearside rear tyre side wall scuffed

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 VRW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VRW, 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 VRW registered?

BD12 VRW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is BD12 VRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 VRW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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