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BL12 BLN

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,071 mi
Last recorded113,071 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 BLN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2026 113,071 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side [corroded] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear body damaged

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

headlamps switch insecure

Pass 19 Dec 2024 104,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Side damage

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 97,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Quarter panel and door damaged

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Remove tyre and Check seating. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 91,024 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 85,280 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 76,060 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 73,174 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 68,054 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 62,969 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear And Nearside front 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 56,757 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 50,776 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

windscreen wipers smear the screen

Pass 31 Mar 2015 44,991 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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BL12 BLN is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BL12 BLN, 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 BL12 BLN registered?

BL12 BLN is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 August 2012.

Is BL12 BLN safe to buy?

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