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BF12 OED

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,762 mi
Last recorded93,762 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 93,762 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 88,062 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 81,466 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 81,466 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 74,121 miles

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

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

offside h/light condensated

Pass 1 Mar 2022 68,546 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 68,546 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 62,962 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 58,353 miles

offside rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 1 Mar 2019 50,688 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 42,057 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge @ close to limit

Pass 8 Mar 2017 32,749 miles

both rear tyres just on legal limit 1.6mm

h/brake button missing

Pass 7 Mar 2016 24,909 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 19,069 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 18,404 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 OED is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OED, 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 OED registered?

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

Is BF12 OED safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 OED shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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