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BO55 STT

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,559 mi
Last recorded57,559 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 STT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 57,559 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 57,459 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 54,332 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 50,999 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 49,501 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 49,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 43,254 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 43,254 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 40,787 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 32,941 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 32,941 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 22,429 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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BO55 STT is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BO55 STT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BO55 STT registered?

BO55 STT is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is BO55 STT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO55 STT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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