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BT12 BBU

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,485 mi
Last recorded115,485 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 BBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 115,485 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2025 115,483 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 112,003 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 108,022 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 100,719 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 100,003 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 100,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 98,882 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 85,035 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 74,220 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 74,220 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 60,931 miles

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))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 48,039 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 48,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 35,056 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost bald on edges 215501795W (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 35,056 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost bald on edges 215501795W (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 22,567 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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 BBU is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BBU, 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 BBU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 August 2012.

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