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BL12 OCF

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,292 mi
Last recorded109,292 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 OCF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 109,292 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 93,150 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2025 93,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 77,186 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 67,766 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 60,330 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 60,305 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 49,600 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 27,045 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 24,400 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 21,032 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 21,032 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 19,262 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 19,262 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 OCF is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver 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 OCF, 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 OCF registered?

BL12 OCF is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is BL12 OCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL12 OCF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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