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BT12 BBE

2012 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,129 mi
Last recorded105,129 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 BBE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 105,129 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front coolant leak front thermostat housing area

Rear fuel tank heatshield not fully secure but not likley to become detached

Pass 4 Jul 2025 88,818 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective down pipe bracket weld broken, system slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 88,818 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective down pipe bracket weld broken, system slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 74,629 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 69,521 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at union by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 61,550 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 53,386 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 50,015 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 43,986 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 34,746 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 34,746 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))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 26,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 19,948 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 19,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 18,897 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 14,142 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 BBE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BBE, 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 BBE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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