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BT12 MXO

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,645 mi
Last recorded159,645 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 MXO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2025 159,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 153,108 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 146,176 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 138,418 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 132,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play borderline (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 126,062 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated borderline (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 117,885 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 108,228 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jun 2017 92,826 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 75,065 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 55,357 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 MXO is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MXO, 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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What year was BT12 MXO registered?

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

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