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BR07 PTR

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,685 mi
Last recorded135,685 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR07 PTR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 135,685 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2026 135,685 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 117,588 miles

REAR BRAK DISCS WORN

Fail 5 Jun 2025 117,558 miles

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH INNER (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

REAR BRAK DISCS WORN

Pass 10 Jun 2024 102,614 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 87,462 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 87,416 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 75,245 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 74,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/s & N/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/s & N/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 68,333 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 63,434 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 58,572 miles

Offside Front tyre very worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 58,572 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre very worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 52,517 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 52,517 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 46,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Jul 2015 46,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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BR07 PTR is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BR07 PTR, 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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BR07 PTR is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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