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BF12 XVH

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,852 mi
Last recorded118,852 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 XVH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 118,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50percent worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50 cent worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 109,840 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 109,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 98,831 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 98,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2022 82,746 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 80,224 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 73,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 68,402 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 61,519 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 54,416 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 45,933 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 39,192 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 34,000 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 XVH is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red 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 BF12 XVH, 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 XVH registered?

BF12 XVH is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is BF12 XVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 XVH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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