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BT12 SVU

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,042 mi
Last recorded95,042 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 SVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 95,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 90,063 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 75,905 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 72,760 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 67,023 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 67,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 30 Aug 2021 66,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 61,136 miles

front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 8 Aug 2019 54,207 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 47,760 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 39,006 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 29,088 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 23,037 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 22,146 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 SVU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SVU, 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

How do I check the history of BT12 SVU?

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What year was BT12 SVU registered?

BT12 SVU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is BT12 SVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 SVU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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