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BV12 ECD

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,903 mi
Last recorded88,903 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 ECD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 88,903 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 88,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 84,164 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 78,328 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 74,324 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 74,324 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 71,023 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 68,320 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 64,542 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 58,066 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 52,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE -- REPLACE NOW (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE -- REPLACE NOW (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 41,494 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 41,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 32,361 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 ECD is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ECD, 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 BV12 ECD registered?

BV12 ECD is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is BV12 ECD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 ECD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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