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BG12 XSM

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,182 mi
Last recorded118,182 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 118,182 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 118,182 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 109,386 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 100,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear inner edge, flat spots. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 100,430 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear inner edge, flat spots. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 91,664 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Nov 2022 91,664 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 81,236 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 81,236 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2020 72,162 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 60,302 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 50,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 36,194 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 36,194 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 24,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 11,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 11,524 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 11,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 XSM is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XSM, 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 XSM registered?

BG12 XSM is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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