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BF12 DFC

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,322 mi
Last recorded70,322 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 DFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2025 70,322 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 56,927 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 51,087 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 49,125 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 43,887 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 39,589 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 35,869 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 30,875 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 25,318 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 20,973 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 16,104 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 DFC is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DFC, 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 DFC registered?

BF12 DFC is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is BF12 DFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 DFC shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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