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BK12 EGE

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,036 mi
Last recorded140,036 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 EGE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 140,036 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 126,048 miles

Central Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Both trilling arm bush perishing (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2024 126,010 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Both trilling arm bush perishing (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 116,949 miles

Exhaust heatshield loose but not likely to become detached

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 107,542 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 95,190 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front brake discs wearing slightly inner edges

rear tyres slightly cracked

Fail 6 Oct 2021 95,188 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front brake discs wearing slightly inner edges

rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 29 Sep 2020 84,092 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 84,092 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 73,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 62,776 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 52,316 miles

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

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

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

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

puncture in nsr tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2016 38,847 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 29,608 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 29,608 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BK12 EGE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 BK12 EGE, 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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BK12 EGE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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