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BV12 EPC

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,805 mi
Last recorded78,805 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 EPC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 78,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 78,562 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 60,027 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 60,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2021 53,694 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 53,694 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 50,255 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2019 45,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm above tread indicator. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin Advise service. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2mm above wear indicator. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2018 36,538 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 27,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 20,470 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 18,274 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 EPC is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV12 EPC, 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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BV12 EPC is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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