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BT12 SMX

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

81,671 mi
Last recorded81,671 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 SMX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 81,671 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure [central]

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NS/OS (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 76,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 76,902 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 16 Dec 2023 70,298 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 63,523 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 63,520 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 59,940 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 59,939 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 53,543 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust mountings are corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2020 53,543 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust mountings are corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2019 47,866 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 40,785 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2018 40,775 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 34,850 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 34,843 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 28,174 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 23,641 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 23,641 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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 SMX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol 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 SMX, 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 SMX registered?

BT12 SMX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is BT12 SMX safe to buy?

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