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BG12 XTB

2012 Ford Focus

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,186 mi
Last recorded96,186 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 XTB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 96,186 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2025 89,976 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 83,468 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 79,616 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 79,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 74,320 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 69,462 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 67,580 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 67,580 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 59,488 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 51,786 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 51,785 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2017 44,829 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 36,536 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 26,755 miles

small cut in o/s/f tyre side wall

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 XTB is a 2012 Ford Focus in Brown 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 XTB, 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 XTB registered?

BG12 XTB is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is BG12 XTB safe to buy?

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