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BF12 CXD

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

275,823 mi
Last recorded275,823 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 CXD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 275,823 miles

n/s/r tyre getting close to the 2mm wear bars

Fail 13 Apr 2026 275,823 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/r tyre getting close to the 2mm wear bars

Pass 16 Apr 2025 269,828 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 269,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 262,981 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 262,981 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 256,043 miles

Both front tyres are getting close to the 2mm wear bars

Fail 19 Apr 2023 256,043 miles

Both front tyres are getting close to the 2mm wear bars

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 248,730 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 248,730 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 283,295 miles

Both inner driveshaft gaiters are starting to leak grease

Rear pads & discs are getting low

windscreen is damaged but vision is ok

Fail 20 Apr 2021 283,295 miles

Both inner driveshaft gaiters are starting to leak grease

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

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

Rear pads & discs are getting low

windscreen is damaged but vision is ok

Pass 29 Apr 2020 213,774 miles

both front inner cv gaiters are starting to split & persih

rear pads and discs are getting very low.

Pass 29 Apr 2019 191,857 miles

both front tyres close to legal limits

Fail 29 Apr 2019 191,857 miles

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

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

both front tyres close to legal limits

Pass 4 May 2018 160,129 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 160,129 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 May 2017 133,985 miles

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)

os/ns front tyres edge low

Fail 4 May 2017 133,985 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

os/ns front tyres edge low

Pass 28 Apr 2016 102,569 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 102,569 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 72,807 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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BF12 CXD is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF12 CXD, 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 BF12 CXD registered?

BF12 CXD is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is BF12 CXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 CXD shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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