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BF12 OBY

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,791 mi
Last recorded96,791 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 OBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 96,791 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 88,429 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 88,429 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 80,778 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise on tread limit. no tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation / water inside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 72,527 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation, may require attention (4.1.4 (b))

offside front tyre low pressure, possibly run flat

Fail 21 Oct 2022 72,527 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link pin broken. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation, may require attention (4.1.4 (b))

offside front tyre low pressure, possibly run flat

Pass 5 Nov 2021 65,846 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 25 Mar 2021 61,011 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 55,304 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 49,198 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x 4 in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 42,646 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 36,788 miles

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

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

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

engine cover/undertray fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 30,918 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 23,393 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OBY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 OBY, 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 OBY registered?

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

Is BF12 OBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 OBY 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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