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BL12 MTJ

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,454 mi
Last recorded60,454 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 MTJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 60,454 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 57,861 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 55,524 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on shoulders+has nail in

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 52,550 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 52,549 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 50,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside front+rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 46,874 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 44,436 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 41,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inside shoulder

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 36,594 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 32,070 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 32,070 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 27,024 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 22,569 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 MTJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,000cc petrol 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 MTJ, 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 MTJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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