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BK12 THG

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

139,703 mi
Last recorded139,703 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 THG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 139,703 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 139,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 130,052 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 129,671 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 115,940 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2022 115,907 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Top mounting broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 105,745 miles

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

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

no smoke detected during emissions testing

Fail 2 Mar 2021 105,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

no smoke detected during emissions testing

Pass 28 Feb 2020 95,761 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 95,761 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear can not see condition of rear bushes due to plastic covers

Pass 6 Mar 2019 86,772 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front & Rear Discs, Pitted / Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Under Tray Fitted Not Allowing Full Under Engine Inspection

Zero Emissions Detected (0.01)

Fail 6 Mar 2019 86,772 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front & Rear Discs, Pitted / Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Under Tray Fitted Not Allowing Full Under Engine Inspection

Headlamp aim too high OS & NS Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Zero Emissions Detected (0.01)

Pass 10 Apr 2018

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 74,324 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 65,207 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers smearing screen

Fail 23 Apr 2016 65,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers smearing screen

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2015 50,936 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 THG is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 THG, 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 THG is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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