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BD12 ZZL

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,445 mi
Last recorded92,445 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 ZZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 92,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sun strip fitted to the vehicle, which isn't effecting the view of the drive side

Pass 25 Mar 2025 90,317 miles

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

Various underside corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2024 88,111 miles

Various underside corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2023 85,778 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

various places got surface rust underneath

Pass 24 Mar 2022 73,602 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 66,745 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 60,869 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 51,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 51,326 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 44,470 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 34,418 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 34,363 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 27,800 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 19,599 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 ZZL is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc 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 ZZL, 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 ZZL registered?

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

Is BD12 ZZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 ZZL 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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