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BL12 FCU

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

133,939 mi
Last recorded133,939 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 FCU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 133,939 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 123,584 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 123,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 114,036 miles

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

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

Rear anti-role bar corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2023 114,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear anti-role bar corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2022 104,312 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 95,905 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 84,088 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT NEAR LEGAL LIMIT 3MM / BOTH EDGES CUTTING OFF / INNER EDGE NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS IN PLACES (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE REAR EDGES STARTING TO CUT OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT NEAR LEGAL LIMIT 3MM / BOTH EDGES CUTTING OFF / INNER EDGE NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS IN PLACES (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE REAR INNER EDGE STARTING TO CUT OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 84,088 miles

Position lamp not working OFFSIDE FRONT SIDE LIGHT INOPERATIVE (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT NEAR LEGAL LIMIT 3MM / BOTH EDGES CUTTING OFF / INNER EDGE NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS IN PLACES (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE REAR EDGES STARTING TO CUT OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT NEAR LEGAL LIMIT 3MM / BOTH EDGES CUTTING OFF / INNER EDGE NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS IN PLACES (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE REAR INNER EDGE STARTING TO CUT OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 64,571 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 64,571 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NEARSIDE FRONT BULB IN WRONG / INSECURE (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 49,094 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn to 3mm also worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres worn to 2.5mm also cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2017 38,600 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 38,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 29,708 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 29,708 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 24,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 24,045 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 FCU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FCU, 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 FCU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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