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BK12 HSV

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,120 mi
Last recorded81,120 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 HSV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 81,120 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 72,483 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 68,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 62,637 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 56,596 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 52,389 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 52,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 48,665 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 32,800 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 32,800 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 15,305 miles

Offside Front small cut in sidewall not exposing any chords

Pass 14 Jul 2017 14,550 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 10,467 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 6,115 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

a/c compressor noise

front wipers slight smear

Fail 17 Jun 2015 6,115 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

a/c compressor noise

front wipers slight smear

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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BK12 HSV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 BK12 HSV, 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 BK12 HSV registered?

BK12 HSV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is BK12 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 HSV shows 15 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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