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BG12 VSP

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,200 mi
Last recorded61,200 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 VSP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 61,200 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 53,494 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 44,396 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 44,396 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 41,077 miles

Brake fluid level getting low.

Coolant level low and coolant leak around engine.

Offside and nearside front brake discs have corrosion build-up on inner braking faces.

Offside rear tyre worn close to wear indicators and has nail in tread.

Stonechip damage to windscreen.

Wiper blades smearing windscreen.

Pass 28 Mar 2015 36,000 miles

Advise both rear tyres at 3.0.mm. 215/55/zr16/97w.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VSP is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG12 VSP registered?

BG12 VSP is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is BG12 VSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 VSP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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