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BG12 MGE

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,331 mi
Last recorded144,331 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 MGE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 144,331 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 137,105 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2023 127,014 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2023 127,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 115,752 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 108,889 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly offside gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 93,948 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 93,856 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements background non reflective (0.1 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 71,825 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 53,935 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 37,256 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 25,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55 16 93H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55 16 93H (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2015 13,101 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 MGE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MGE, 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 MGE registered?

BG12 MGE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 May 2012.

Is BG12 MGE safe to buy?

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