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BF12 ODM

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,543 mi
Last recorded56,543 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 ODM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 56,543 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2026 55,269 miles

various corrosion to under body steering suspension brake and exhaust

Pass 28 Mar 2025 51,614 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to or on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 47,677 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 42,164 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 42,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 37,702 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 34,534 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 34,530 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2020 32,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 28,207 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2018 23,663 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 18,450 miles

Nail in tyre Nearside front & rear

Slight deterioration to all tyres

Pass 11 Apr 2016 12,983 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 7,569 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 7,261 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 ODM is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ODM, 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 ODM registered?

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

Is BF12 ODM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 ODM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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