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BT12 VZD

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,631 mi
Last recorded168,631 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 VZD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 168,631 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 159,141 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 147,683 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 144,080 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 122,705 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 105,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2020 105,295 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 90,952 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 72,312 miles

Rear tyres - both starting to feather inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2017 53,512 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 29,204 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 29,204 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 28,111 miles

front brake pads appear low.

rear brake pads appear low.

Pass 1 Jul 2015 16,292 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 VZD is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VZD, 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 VZD registered?

BT12 VZD is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 August 2012.

Is BT12 VZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 VZD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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