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BF12 ZYK

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,133 mi
Last recorded103,133 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 103,133 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 99,529 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 99,529 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 94,188 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 84,135 miles

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))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 73,490 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 28 Jan 2021 60,594 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 60,582 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 51,867 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 51,866 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 51,749 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 42,351 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 42,346 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 39,441 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 31,785 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 23,940 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 18,251 miles

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 ZYK is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZYK, 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 ZYK registered?

BF12 ZYK is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is BF12 ZYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 ZYK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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