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BF12 ODS

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,709 mi
Last recorded136,709 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 ODS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2024 136,709 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 117,176 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield loose.

Engine oil is on minimum.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2023 117,088 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Exhaust heat shield loose.

Engine oil is on minimum.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 105,947 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 92,623 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 75,769 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 75,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2019 55,095 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 51,960 miles

engine under tray damaged but not likely to become detached from vehicle

Pass 3 Feb 2018 41,821 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 31,424 miles

Front brake discs inner faces corroded

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to legal limits

Offside Rear tyre wearing close to legal limits

Pass 18 Feb 2016 26,759 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 23,120 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 ODS is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ODS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF12 ODS registered?

BF12 ODS is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BF12 ODS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 ODS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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