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BG12 SKD

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,960 mi
Last recorded77,960 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 SKD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 77,960 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms pin/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 71,453 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 65,796 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms pin/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 60,828 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively on both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down and perished on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 60,824 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively on both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down and perished on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 52,235 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 52,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 46,190 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 42,503 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 42,503 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2019 34,955 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 29,790 miles

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

factory fitted under-trays and covers

Pass 16 Feb 2017 23,775 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 18,067 miles

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

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

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Pass 27 May 2015 16,304 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 SKD is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black 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 SKD, 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 SKD is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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