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BT12 XSY

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,518 mi
Last recorded89,518 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 XSY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 89,518 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 87,135 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 87,135 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 81,848 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 81,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 76,917 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 72,515 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))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 68,548 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 68,548 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 64,049 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 56,668 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 46,550 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 33,722 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 33,722 miles

Headlamp aim too high both dip beams set too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 19,786 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 19,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XSY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XSY, 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 XSY registered?

BT12 XSY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is BT12 XSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 XSY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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