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BT12 ZTJ

2012 Ford Focus

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,139 mi
Last recorded126,139 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 ZTJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 126,139 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and Rear. Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 121,012 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded Front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 109,645 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 109,645 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 97,626 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres very low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 90,174 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder, dash cam & air freshener

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 82,855 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 82,846 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 75,418 miles

front Mcpherson strut top mount bearing(s) slightly rough when rotated

Pass 15 Aug 2019 65,605 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 65,135 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 14 Jul 2018 55,753 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 46,289 miles

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Nearside body damage

battery cover

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2016 36,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 26,407 miles

front tyres wearing low

nearside front brake pads wearibg low

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 ZTJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Yellow with a 1,596cc 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 ZTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT12 ZTJ registered?

BT12 ZTJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 July 2012.

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The MOT history for BT12 ZTJ 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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