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BL12 CGO

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,161 mi
Last recorded141,161 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 CGO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 141,161 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front OSF/NSF HEADLIGHT CONDENSATION

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear AXLE CORRDED

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded OSR/NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 14 Dec 2024 122,314 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 115,632 miles

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))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 115,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Jan 2023 111,565 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 108,624 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 101,412 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 94,510 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 82,760 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 58,379 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 40,051 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 40,051 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 24,819 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 19,747 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 CGO is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CGO, 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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BL12 CGO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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