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BF12 GDV

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,159 mi
Last recorded14,159 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 GDV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 14,159 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 14,159 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 13,613 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 13,613 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 13,229 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 12,933 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 12,933 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2021 12,162 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 11,695 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 11,234 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 10,595 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 9,137 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 8,019 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 7,434 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 7,128 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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BF12 GDV 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 BF12 GDV, 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 BF12 GDV registered?

BF12 GDV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is BF12 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 GDV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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