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BT12 TOV

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,873 mi
Last recorded102,873 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 TOV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2026 102,873 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 11 Jul 2025 95,342 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 95,342 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 90,395 miles

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

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

Offside Rear bumper slight damaged

Fail 8 Apr 2024 90,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear bumper slight damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2023 79,621 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 72,733 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 69,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 68,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 63,828 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 63,812 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 56,238 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 44,916 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2017 35,014 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 34,320 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Both rear tyres mis-shapen on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2016 27,161 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2015 20,008 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TOV is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BT12 TOV, 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 BT12 TOV registered?

BT12 TOV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 July 2012.

Is BT12 TOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 TOV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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