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BL12 AZF

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,171 mi
Last recorded110,171 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 AZF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 110,171 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 103,995 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 99,253 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 99,252 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (215/55/16) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Jun 2020 92,589 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 85,555 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 75,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin will require discs when changed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2017 58,768 miles

Offside Front bumper damaged/loose

Fail 10 Aug 2017 58,768 miles

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

Offside Front bumper damaged/loose

Pass 10 Aug 2016 40,551 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 40,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 27,487 miles

Nearside Front bumper loose (damaged)

Offside Rear bumper loose (damaged)

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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BL12 AZF is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL12 AZF, 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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What year was BL12 AZF registered?

BL12 AZF is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 August 2012.

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The MOT history for BL12 AZF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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