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BD12 VTG

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,090 mi
Last recorded52,090 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 VTG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 52,090 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 52,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 48,803 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Also perished in tread area ()

Pass 28 Oct 2023 45,767 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 45,745 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 42,668 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 38,965 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 30,772 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 30,766 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 30,219 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 27,301 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 25,661 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 22,628 miles

Nearside Front Cut In sidewall NSF but not to chords

Nearside Front Inner NSF tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 18,608 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2015 14,278 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 VTG is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 999cc 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 VTG, 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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What year was BD12 VTG registered?

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

Is BD12 VTG safe to buy?

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