MOT Status
ValidMileage
153,777 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on the inner edge and 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
fuel cap cover missing
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
fuel cap cover missing
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Small cracks and splits developing inside tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Small splits and cracks developing inside tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Small splits and cracks developing inside tread (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Small cracks and splits developing inside tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Small splits and cracks developing inside tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Small splits and cracks developing inside tread (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn/wearing on outer edge
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn/wearing on outer edge
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BN12 VVD is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BN12 VVD, 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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BN12 VVD is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 March 2012.
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