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BT12 AFX

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,701 mi
Last recorded73,701 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 AFX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 73,701 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 70,384 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 66,327 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 62,194 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 58,132 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 53,398 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 53,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 50,646 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 50,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 42,985 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 33,684 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 24,972 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 14,721 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 7,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BT12 AFX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BT12 AFX, 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 BT12 AFX registered?

BT12 AFX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 July 2012.

Is BT12 AFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 AFX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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