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BG12 PXY

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,960 mi
Last recorded117,960 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 PXY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 117,960 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 4 Nov 2024 104,398 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

Fail 4 Nov 2024 104,397 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

Pass 3 Nov 2023 89,534 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

nearside front inner cv boot deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2022 77,170 miles

nearside front inner cv boot starting to leak grease

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and starting to crack

Fail 28 Nov 2022 77,170 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front inner cv boot starting to leak grease

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and starting to crack

Pass 2 Dec 2021 67,372 miles

rear tyres starting to crack/perish and offside wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Nov 2021 67,370 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear tyres starting to crack/perish and offside wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2020 61,044 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 55,774 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 49,427 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 44,659 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jun 2016 38,833 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 30,691 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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 PXY is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PXY, 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 PXY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 June 2012.

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