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BF12 CYX

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,254 mi
Last recorded168,254 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2025 168,254 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Both front suspension arm rear bushes worn

Both rear trailing arm bushes in poor condition

Pass 29 Jul 2024 155,386 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 2 (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 155,381 miles

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

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

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

Rear trailing arm rear bushes in por condition

Pass 16 Aug 2023 142,860 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 140,048 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 139,987 miles

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 129,784 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 129,782 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 129,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 119,482 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 114,757 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 105,699 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 9 Apr 2018 94,875 miles

emissions to low to register on dsm

under tray fitted not allowing inspection

Fail 9 Apr 2018 94,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

emissions to low to register on dsm

rear brake discs worn

under tray fitted not allowing inspection

Pass 4 May 2017 84,301 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 May 2016 71,485 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 59,722 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 59,722 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 CYX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

Is BF12 CYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 CYX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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