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BL12 VUM

2012 Ford Focus

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,909 mi
Last recorded113,909 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 VUM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 113,909 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 108,249 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os trailing arm bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 99,159 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 99,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank heat shield slightly loose

Pass 22 Aug 2022 88,736 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 88,736 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 79,964 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 70,907 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 62,885 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 51,476 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 51,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 40,274 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 32,492 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 23,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VUM is a 2012 Ford Focus in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VUM, 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 VUM is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 August 2012.

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