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BL12 VUX

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,196 mi
Last recorded118,196 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 VUX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 118,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 118,196 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 159,145 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts faded bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 159,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts faded bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 90,629 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 79,494 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 79,492 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))

Pass 17 May 2021 72,039 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 72,039 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 May 2020 63,459 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 57,123 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 43,943 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 30,823 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 17,294 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 4,745 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 4,450 miles

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 VUX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey 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 VUX, 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 VUX registered?

BL12 VUX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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