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BG12 SSU

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,843 mi
Last recorded70,843 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 SSU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 70,843 miles

Front both side tyres perisht on tyre face

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2024 63,260 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes slightly detreated

Fail 23 Apr 2024 63,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front lower arm rear bushes slightly detreated

Pass 31 Mar 2023 55,803 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 49,587 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 49,587 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 44,858 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 44,605 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 40,904 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2019 40,888 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 38,152 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 38,152 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 33,874 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 28,760 miles

both rear wheel bearings noisy on rotation

Pass 29 May 2015 22,189 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 SSU is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SSU, 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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What year was BG12 SSU registered?

BG12 SSU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is BG12 SSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 SSU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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