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BT02 FAR

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 FAR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026
Pass 19 Jul 2025 122,548 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 116,814 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jul 2023 111,795 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 107,246 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 105,403 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 105,019 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 99,976 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 90,152 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 90,126 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 72,420 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 55,763 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2017 39,657 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 28,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 12 Jan 2015 16,384 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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BT02 FAR is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT02 FAR, 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 BT02 FAR registered?

BT02 FAR is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is BT02 FAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT02 FAR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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