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BT12 FGV

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,983 mi
Last recorded59,983 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 FGV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 59,983 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 56,879 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 56,879 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 53,028 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 49,982 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 47,032 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 44,998 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 42,203 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 38,117 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 34,350 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 31,460 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 28,579 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 24,820 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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BT12 FGV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BT12 FGV, 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 BT12 FGV registered?

BT12 FGV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is BT12 FGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 FGV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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