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BF12 GKZ

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,667 mi
Last recorded144,667 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 144,667 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 136,661 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 123,114 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 123,114 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 113,307 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 113,307 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 102,449 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & both rear (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 93,115 miles

engine cover and under tray cover fitted unable to see/check some parts

Pass 4 Mar 2015 64,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 GKZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GKZ, 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 GKZ registered?

BF12 GKZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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The MOT history for BF12 GKZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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