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BG12 ZUC

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

53,597 mi
Last recorded53,597 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 ZUC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 53,597 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 49,289 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2025 49,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 43,390 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 40,505 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 38,957 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 37,240 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 34,779 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 33,045 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 33,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 31,342 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 30,145 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 26,372 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 26,372 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 20,018 miles

all4 tyres slight cracking on side wall

Pass 13 Apr 2015 15,133 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZUC is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZUC, 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 ZUC registered?

BG12 ZUC is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is BG12 ZUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 ZUC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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