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55 RV

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,028 mi
Last recorded27,028 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 RV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 27,028 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 27,028 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 23,650 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 22,984 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 22,164 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 21,212 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 20,318 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 19,118 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 19,118 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 16,558 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 16,558 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 14,190 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 12,352 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 10,444 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 8,851 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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55 RV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 55 RV, 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 55 RV registered?

55 RV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 February 2012.

Is 55 RV safe to buy?

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