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BW12 DLJ

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,581 mi
Last recorded134,581 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 DLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 134,581 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 134,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 134,151 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 134,150 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 133,658 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 122,647 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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BW12 DLJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BW12 DLJ, 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 BW12 DLJ registered?

BW12 DLJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is BW12 DLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW12 DLJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW12 DLJ have outstanding finance?

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