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BG12 RZF

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

125,829 mi
Last recorded125,829 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 RZF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 125,829 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also corroded on the edge / both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 122,850 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also corroded on edge both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 120,379 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2023 118,015 miles

Central N/S Under-Body Cover Fitted Obscuring Some Under-body Components

Front + Rear Suspension, Steering + Subframes Are Corroded

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 115,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 111,988 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 110,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 110,178 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working Lamp has damage (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 97,588 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 85,755 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 78,620 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 76,010 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 63,516 miles

wiper blades worn

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 RZF is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RZF, 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 RZF is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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