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DA12 BGF

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,333 mi
Last recorded91,333 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 BGF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 91,333 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 89,801 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure & damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 87,772 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 85,452 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 81,090 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside rear bumper damaged

Pass 4 May 2021 75,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Front mirror case broken

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 71,127 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Lower Damage to bumper

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both slightly smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 62,271 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 53,910 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 53,910 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 46,371 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 46,371 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 38,214 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Apr 2015 32,186 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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DA12 BGF is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DA12 BGF, 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 DA12 BGF registered?

DA12 BGF is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is DA12 BGF safe to buy?

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