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BT12 UGZ

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,789 mi
Last recorded75,789 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 UGZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 75,789 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 75,789 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 72,434 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 72,434 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly and damaged (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 68,984 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2023 65,026 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 59,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 54,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 54,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 50,594 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 45,621 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 45,603 miles

Nearside Drag link end modification unsafe Excessive heat applied to unit (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Track rod end modification unsafe Excessive heat applied to unit (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Drag link end modification unsafe Excessive heat applied to unit (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Track rod end modification unsafe Excessive heat applied to unit (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread deteriorated

No water in header tank during test

Offside Rear Tyre tread deteriorated

Water leak, water pump area

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 41,071 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 37,293 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 31,882 miles

o/s/r tyre wall perished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2015 27,603 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 UGZ is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UGZ, 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 UGZ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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