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BF12 XWG

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,893 mi
Last recorded41,893 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 XWG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 41,893 miles

Offside Front mirror cover missing

Fail 29 Aug 2024 41,893 miles

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

Offside Front fog light damaged

Offside Front mirror cover missing

Pass 16 Aug 2023 39,900 miles

Offside Front horn works but intermitant

Fail 16 Aug 2023 39,900 miles

Offside Front horn works but intermitant

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 36,552 miles

Nearside Front nsf headlight misted with water but not efecting beam

Pass 18 Aug 2021 33,494 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 31,568 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 31,568 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 May 2019 29,089 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 23 May 2019 29,089 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Mar 2018 26,357 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 20,857 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 17,490 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 13,533 miles

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

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 XWG is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF12 XWG registered?

BF12 XWG is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is BF12 XWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 XWG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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