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BL12 NZP

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

77,955 mi
Last recorded77,955 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 NZP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 77,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 May 2025 72,262 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 64,767 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 57,922 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 56,776 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 56,776 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2021 55,075 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 53,098 miles

Offside Rear tyre is mishaped

Fail 15 Jul 2020 53,098 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre is mishaped

Pass 27 Jun 2019 49,707 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 45,482 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 38,963 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2016 33,738 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 24,535 miles

Nearside 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 NZP 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 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 NZP, 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 NZP registered?

BL12 NZP is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is BL12 NZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL12 NZP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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