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BF12 XVU

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,688 mi
Last recorded94,688 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 94,688 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 84,082 miles

Front Subframe coated in underseal

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe coated in underseal

Pass 20 Mar 2024 78,881 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 71,275 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 71,165 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated dry/lack of lube/sticking open on pivots (3.1 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer seam and input pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure mtgs sheared at flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 64,084 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 64,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 56,983 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Mar 2020 50,830 miles

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

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

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 22 Mar 2019 43,751 miles

Engine oil on minimum

Exhaust centre heatsheild (by fuel tank) loose. Secured

Pass 21 Mar 2018 35,160 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 28,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear (2.4.F.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 28,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 19,353 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 14,049 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 XVU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red 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 XVU, 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 BF12 XVU registered?

BF12 XVU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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