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BF12 UCB

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,222 mi
Last recorded139,222 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 UCB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 139,222 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Apr 2026 139,218 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Apr 2025 134,419 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 134,418 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 127,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 123,477 miles

Nearside Front Condensation in lamp

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 123,332 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Condensation in lamp

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 117,261 miles

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

nsf headlamp has condensation inside the lens no effect on beam image or output

Pass 2 Apr 2021 111,367 miles

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

Nearside Front head lamp has slight condensation

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 111,365 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front head lamp has slight condensation

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 106,361 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 96,074 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 81,634 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 81,634 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2017 79,891 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 75,739 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 64,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 UCB is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 UCB, 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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BF12 UCB is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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