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BF12 FDJ

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

144,689 mi
Last recorded144,689 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 FDJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 144,689 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 144,689 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working s/light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 138,670 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 138,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 124,890 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 124,888 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 116,894 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 16 Mar 2018 116,894 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 17 Mar 2017 107,565 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged but no cords showing

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 16 Mar 2017 107,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged but no cords showing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 4 Mar 2016 98,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 89,849 miles

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 FDJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FDJ, 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 FDJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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