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BF12 YUS

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,406 mi
Last recorded108,406 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 YUS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 108,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 108,405 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to major exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger is broken , leaving system wobbly. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 98,835 miles

Centre heat shield is loose.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the front of centre silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger is broken, system is still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 98,835 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre heat shield is loose.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the front of centre silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger is broken, system is still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 90,436 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 83,119 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 83,119 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 71,832 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 64,626 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 64,622 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 58,049 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 49,611 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 40,484 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 33,444 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 27,590 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 20,634 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 YUS is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YUS, 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 YUS is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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