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BK12 GZN

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,111 mi
Last recorded156,111 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 GZN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 156,111 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 156,110 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 221,671 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2025 221,671 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 190,374 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2024 190,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 160,549 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 132,190 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2021 70,228 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 66,229 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 60,942 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 56,340 miles

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

front brake discs showing signs of wear

offside front tyre distorted on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2017 51,370 miles

front brake discs showing signs of wear.

rear tyres distorted on inner edges, mot excessive.

screw in offside rear tyre.

Pass 24 Aug 2016 45,597 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 45,597 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 21 Jan 2016 38,411 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 32,284 miles

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 GZN is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GZN, 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 BK12 GZN registered?

BK12 GZN is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is BK12 GZN safe to buy?

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