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BT12 ZTE

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

61,407 mi
Last recorded61,407 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 ZTE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 61,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55r16y budgets (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 60,237 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 60,203 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 58,044 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 55,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on the edges 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on the edges 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 53,308 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 49,530 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 47,003 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 46,652 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 46,652 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 41,963 miles

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2018 40,195 miles

engine covers sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2017 36,966 miles

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2016 32,944 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 28,747 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 ZTE is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZTE, 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 ZTE registered?

BT12 ZTE is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is BT12 ZTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 ZTE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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