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BL12 EZU

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,745 mi
Last recorded105,745 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 EZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 105,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 96,502 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive OIL/FLUID PRESENT ON TOP AND BENEATH GEARBOX, SOURCE UNCLEAR AT TIME OF TEST. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REQUIRED (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear FUEL TANK/EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD NOT FULLY RETAINED BY FIXINGS BUT NOT INSECURE AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKED & PERISHED BETWEEN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKED & PERISHED BETWEEN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKED & PERISHED BETWEEN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKED & PERISHED BETWEEN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 96,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive OIL/FLUID PRESENT ON TOP AND BENEATH GEARBOX, SOURCE UNCLEAR AT TIME OF TEST. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REQUIRED (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear FUEL TANK/EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD NOT FULLY RETAINED BY FIXINGS BUT NOT INSECURE AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKED & PERISHED BETWEEN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKED & PERISHED BETWEEN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKED & PERISHED BETWEEN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKED & PERISHED BETWEEN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 86,571 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 74,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 62,458 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 52,768 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 45,231 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 36,940 miles

Front inner brake pads look low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 EZU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EZU, 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 EZU registered?

BL12 EZU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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The MOT history for BL12 EZU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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