MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,330 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil/power steering fluid. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Under cover soaked in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear subframe corroded
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Axle/trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, worn/lipped/corroded. Inner pads appear low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle/trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Under cover soaked in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear subframe corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside + Offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Full subframe and surrounding suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb (4.1.2 (c))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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BF12 FZY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 FZY, 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 FZY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 March 2012.
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