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BT12 SWX

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,171 mi
Last recorded157,171 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 SWX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 157,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm ( 215/55r16 97wxl ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 153,090 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 141,104 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 25 Apr 2023 141,104 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 Apr 2022 132,701 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2022 132,700 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2021 122,556 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 110,746 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 110,746 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction air fresh on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 97,329 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 79,159 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 62,172 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 42,998 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 23,613 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 SWX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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