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BD12 PLV

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,386 mi
Last recorded101,386 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 PLV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 101,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 98,212 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 94,108 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 89,104 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 83,440 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 77,766 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 72,710 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 72,708 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 61,916 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 61,916 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2017 52,820 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 41,738 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 32,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BD12 PLV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BD12 PLV, 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 BD12 PLV registered?

BD12 PLV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is BD12 PLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 PLV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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