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BF12 OFA

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,830 mi
Last recorded42,830 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 OFA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 42,830 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 42,050 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 40,744 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 39,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 37,291 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 35,241 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted as standard, restricting view of components.

Pass 11 Feb 2020 34,557 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted as standard, restricting view of components.

Fail 11 Feb 2020 34,557 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

engine cover and undertrays fitted as standard, restricting view of components.

Pass 11 Feb 2019 31,931 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover and undertrays fitted as standard, restricting view of components.

Pass 7 Apr 2018 29,082 miles

Engine covrer/undertray fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2017 26,378 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 22,882 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 19,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 OFA is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OFA, 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 OFA registered?

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

Is BF12 OFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 OFA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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