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BF12 YVJ

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,941 mi
Last recorded34,941 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 YVJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 34,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 112,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 100,654 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 92,213 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 92,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 80,685 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 70,149 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 58,723 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 46,668 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 32,822 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 YVJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YVJ, 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 YVJ registered?

BF12 YVJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is BF12 YVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 YVJ shows 10 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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