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BF12 GCO

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,872 mi
Last recorded132,872 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 GCO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 132,872 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 102,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 94,622 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 88,364 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 83,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 79,734 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 79,730 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 76,552 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 74,140 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 70,936 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 70,936 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 67,579 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 55,412 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 43,387 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 GCO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GCO, 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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What year was BF12 GCO registered?

BF12 GCO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is BF12 GCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 GCO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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