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BV12 AUO

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,168 mi
Last recorded76,168 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 AUO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 76,168 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Dec 2025 76,168 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jan 2025 70,679 miles

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Jan 2025 70,629 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both front, also unable to examine levelling devices (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure Both front. Headlight units insecure at fixings (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Jan 2024 64,706 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 58,462 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 52,360 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 45,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 40,892 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 34,024 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 28,141 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 22,708 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 13,403 miles

Front tyre wear uneven

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front cut to sidewall

Pass 26 Jan 2015 6,743 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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BV12 AUO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc 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 BV12 AUO, 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 BV12 AUO registered?

BV12 AUO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is BV12 AUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 AUO 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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