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BD12 VWF

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,385 mi
Last recorded113,385 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 VWF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 113,385 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 104,511 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Tank Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure.

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 104,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top Dust Cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Tank Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure.

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 98,103 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 91,751 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 91,648 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative Button not working. (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front control arm - rear bush excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever button broken off. (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No fluid in bottle. (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 81,021 miles

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2021 70,338 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s emitting a degree of white light (4.4.3 (a))

Rear o/s and n/s tyres misshapen on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2020 63,938 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 57,384 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 49,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 42,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 42,767 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 35,587 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 28,209 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 VWF is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 VWF, 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 VWF is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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