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BG12 NLM

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,656 mi
Last recorded140,656 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 NLM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 140,656 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 140,656 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 126,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front axle rear wishbone bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Showing white light. (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front axle rear wishbone bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 126,338 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front axle rear wishbone bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit of 1.6mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Showing white light. (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front axle rear wishbone bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2017 117,847 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 13 May 2016 104,694 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2016 104,694 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 91,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper brake light not working

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 NLM is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BG12 NLM, 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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BG12 NLM is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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