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D12 BRG

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,660 mi
Last recorded79,660 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 BRG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 79,660 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 77,374 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 73,745 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 70,013 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 67,461 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 66,218 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 66,214 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 63,995 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 60,733 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 51,024 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 42,624 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 35,956 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 25,213 miles

nail in offside front tyre

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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D12 BRG is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 D12 BRG, 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 D12 BRG registered?

D12 BRG is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 August 2012.

Is D12 BRG safe to buy?

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