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BF12 YTY

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

77,754 mi
Last recorded77,754 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 77,754 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 74,268 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 69,970 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 64,580 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 60,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 55,127 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 50,155 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 43,143 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 43,413 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 37,244 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 29,129 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 28,230 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 26,100 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 20,582 miles

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 YTY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YTY, 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 YTY registered?

BF12 YTY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is BF12 YTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 YTY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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