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BG12 VPO

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,510 mi
Last recorded84,510 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 VPO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 84,510 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 76,669 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 73,310 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 70,979 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 64,706 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 54,333 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 54,333 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 40,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2018 31,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2017 25,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and misshaped (4.1.E.1)

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Mar 2016 19,406 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 17,784 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 VPO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BG12 VPO, 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 BG12 VPO registered?

BG12 VPO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is BG12 VPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 VPO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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