MOT Status
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131,703 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust heat shield slightly loose
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear box holed (8.2.2.1 (b))
Exhaust heat shield slightly loose
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front main beam image obviously incorrect (bulb in wrong)
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Emissions not tested REAR BOX HAVE HOLES (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Steering linkage likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coolant leak top of engine ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 55 16w 93 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 55 16w 93 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
edges worn on front tyres
wipers smearing
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 XTA is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 XTA, 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 XTA is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 August 2012.
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