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BT12 AWF

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,972 mi
Last recorded127,972 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 AWF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 127,972 miles

Clutch pedal rubber is missing

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under tray cover fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre pressure light on

Pass 5 Nov 2024 117,190 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber pad is missing

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Under tray cover is fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (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 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure light is on

Fail 5 Nov 2024 117,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber pad is missing

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Under tray cover is fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (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 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure light is on

Pass 7 Nov 2023 107,244 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber is missing

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

Offside Mirror body slightly deteriorated and side repeater light slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox, under tray cover is fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 97,043 miles

Clutch pedal rubber is missing

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

Offside mirror body and side repeater lense is slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox, under tray cover is fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 97,043 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside mirror body and side repeater lense is slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox, under tray cover is fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 88,295 miles

Offside mirror body/side repeater lense is slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive possible gearbox driveshaft seal offside. Under tray cover is fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 88,295 miles

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside mirror body/side repeater lense is slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive possible gearbox driveshaft seal offside. Under tray cover is fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 82,315 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the edges

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 82,315 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the edges

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 75,641 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 75,637 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 65,847 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 65,844 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 May 2017 55,797 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 55,797 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 44,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear both sides of car (3.5.1g)

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn with 'lips' on edges both sides of car

Pass 1 Jun 2015 32,990 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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BT12 AWF 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 61.1%.

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 BT12 AWF, 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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BT12 AWF is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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