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BL12 FFV

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,045 mi
Last recorded130,045 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 130,045 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2024 125,565 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 121,359 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 121,256 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2022 116,835 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 109,947 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 100,644 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 99,104 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 97,639 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 97,617 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 65,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear 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 FFV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FFV, 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 FFV registered?

BL12 FFV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is BL12 FFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL12 FFV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BL12 FFV have outstanding finance?

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