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BK12 OVH

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,492 mi
Last recorded143,492 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 OVH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 143,492 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 143,492 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 129,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 129,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 97,844 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm would advise to change it asap due to tyre condition. Also very worn on outter edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm would advise to change it asap due to tyre condition (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 97,844 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm would advise to change it asap due to tyre condition. Also very worn on outter edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm would advise to change it asap due to tyre condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 73,626 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm ??? viewed by a camera (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 73,626 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm ??? viewed by a camera (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 51,537 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 49,795 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 37,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 OVH is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BK12 OVH, 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 BK12 OVH registered?

BK12 OVH is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is BK12 OVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 OVH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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