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BG12 MFX

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,568 mi
Last recorded97,568 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 MFX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 97,568 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 75,520 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 73,450 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 73,450 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 68,038 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 62,566 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Nov 2021 62,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 57,669 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 49,532 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2018 37,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 37,545 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing All four missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 27,714 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 19,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 11,718 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 10,620 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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BG12 MFX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG12 MFX, 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 BG12 MFX registered?

BG12 MFX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is BG12 MFX safe to buy?

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