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BK12 VVF

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,034 mi
Last recorded103,034 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 VVF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 103,034 miles

Engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2024 99,085 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 94,629 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 94,629 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 86,803 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 86,773 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 79,719 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 79,719 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 75,313 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 68,870 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 68,870 miles

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 63,206 miles

all four tyres close to legal limit

Pass 9 Feb 2017 55,419 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 47,988 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 47,988 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 43,799 miles

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

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

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 VVF is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VVF, 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 VVF registered?

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

Is BK12 VVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 VVF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK12 VVF have outstanding finance?

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