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BV12 ELJ

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,373 mi
Last recorded86,373 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 ELJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 86,373 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2026 86,373 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 73,616 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 73,615 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 64,060 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 57,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50/ZR17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 50,751 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 45,845 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 39,744 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 39,744 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 38,790 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 34,354 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 29,258 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 22,799 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 16,537 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 8,915 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 ELJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BV12 ELJ, 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 ELJ registered?

BV12 ELJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is BV12 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 ELJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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