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BF12 CZX

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,015 mi
Last recorded119,015 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 CZX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 119,015 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 116,641 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 116,639 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2022 110,100 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 99,569 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2021 99,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 88,721 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 88,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 79,208 miles

Front Number plate damaged but still readable

Front Wipers smear

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Number plate damaged but still readable

Vehicle has under trays fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2019 79,207 miles

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

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

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

Front Number plate damaged but still readable

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wipers smear

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Number plate damaged but still readable

Vehicle has under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2018 70,892 miles

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

Nearside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 58,492 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 37,457 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 16,493 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 CZX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CZX, 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 CZX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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