MOT Status
ValidMileage
102,050 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Position lamp not working front both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BL12 OAY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 OAY, 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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What year was BL12 OAY registered?
BL12 OAY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2012.
Is BL12 OAY safe to buy?
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