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BF12 TYH

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,186 mi
Last recorded157,186 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 157,186 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 157,186 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 145,991 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2155516 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2155516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 145,990 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2155516 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2155516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 132,027 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 132,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 126,792 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 115,386 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 109,308 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to excess

Fail 18 Nov 2017 109,297 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre worn to excess

Pass 22 Nov 2016 99,336 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 91,026 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 91,026 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 75,544 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 TYH is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TYH, 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 TYH registered?

BF12 TYH is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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The MOT history for BF12 TYH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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