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BF12 UHJ

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,525 mi
Last recorded98,525 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 UHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 98,525 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 90,143 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 82,012 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 82,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 74,674 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 74,651 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 67,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 67,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 61,454 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged pipe from brake hose into caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 61,444 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged pipe from brake hose into caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 54,688 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 48,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 48,677 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 40,138 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 39,999 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 35,504 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 35,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 31,173 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 26,600 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 UHJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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