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BF12 DDZ

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,714 mi
Last recorded73,714 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 DDZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 73,714 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 73,714 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 70,308 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 65,575 miles

nearside headlamp unit has condensation

Pass 10 Mar 2023 60,249 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 60,249 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 54,262 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 54,256 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 48,785 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 45,368 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 42,092 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 38,282 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 33,498 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 27,850 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 23,332 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 DDZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF12 DDZ, 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 BF12 DDZ registered?

BF12 DDZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BF12 DDZ safe to buy?

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