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BG12 XLV

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,133 mi
Last recorded68,133 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 XLV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 68,133 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 68,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central heat shield loose

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 63,795 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 59,806 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 54,220 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 51,005 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 46,298 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 46,298 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2019 39,982 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 34,452 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Jul 2018 34,432 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jun 2017 29,326 miles

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

exhaust corroded

outer sills covered

Fail 21 Jun 2017 29,326 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

outer sills covered

Pass 23 Jun 2016 23,972 miles

Front 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)

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2015 17,203 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 16,231 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 XLV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XLV, 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 BG12 XLV registered?

BG12 XLV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is BG12 XLV safe to buy?

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