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BG12 RVL

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

130,243 mi
Last recorded130,243 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 RVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 130,243 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 128,215 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in shoulder

Fail 25 Jul 2025 128,185 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in shoulder

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 118,044 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (215/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory high level brake light inoperative

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 117,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant level below minimum

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Auxiliary drive belt cracked (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (215/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory high level brake light inoperative

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 108,009 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 107,819 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both-sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both-sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

coolant under min

under-tray fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2022 97,643 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords centre of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both-sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2022 97,573 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords centre of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both-sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 86,921 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 29 May 2021 86,863 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 May 2020 79,232 miles

Front bumper has slight Damaged

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 26 May 2020 79,232 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front bumper has slight Damaged

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 23 May 2019 70,346 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under trays fitted

Fail 23 May 2019 70,346 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 10 May 2018 61,514 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under trays fitted

Pass 29 May 2017 52,150 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 May 2017 52,150 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2016 42,810 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 30 May 2016 42,810 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2015 39,328 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 35,902 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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BG12 RVL is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG12 RVL, 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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BG12 RVL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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