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BT12 AYM

2012 Ford Focus

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,003 mi
Last recorded147,003 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 AYM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 147,003 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 137,997 miles

n/s/f o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edges

Pass 16 May 2024 131,274 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 131,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 121,679 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 121,675 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 113,623 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 110,069 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 110,068 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 98,813 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 98,675 miles

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

Nearside 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 dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 83,960 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 83,960 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 78,891 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 78,887 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 68,453 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 68,453 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 57,048 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 50,066 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 AYM is a 2012 Ford Focus in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AYM, 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 AYM is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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