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BF12 DBU

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

230,835 mi
Last recorded230,835 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 DBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 230,835 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 220,409 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front on limit and worn inner edge down to second skin (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

advisory offside front tyre wearing /worn inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2018 186,704 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front inner leaking grease from clip (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front on 2mm and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2017 152,958 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking lubricant (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 152,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking lubricant (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 124,910 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 103,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2015 103,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 DBU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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