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BL12 MWW

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,716 mi
Last recorded102,716 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 MWW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 102,716 miles

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

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

Obligatory fuel tank heatshield insecure

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 94,690 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 84,991 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 84,983 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Offside & Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2022 74,719 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge & cracking inside the tread. 2155516. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge & cracking inside the tread. 2155516. (5.2.3 (e))

Water leak from expansion tank.

Pass 1 Feb 2021 63,228 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 59,757 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 53,803 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 53,803 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 46,060 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 46,060 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front tyres bald on edges

Pass 21 Jul 2016 38,108 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 31,398 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 31,398 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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 MWW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MWW, 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 MWW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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