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BV12 ETK

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,118 mi
Last recorded67,118 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 ETK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 67,118 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 60,422 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 54,288 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner & outer edge

Fail 23 Nov 2023 54,288 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner & outer edge

Pass 25 Nov 2022 51,299 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 48,422 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 45,442 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 45,441 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 41,234 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from O/S drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2019 41,234 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from O/S drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 34,617 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 27,762 miles

all 4 tyres slightly cracked / perished

both front discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2016 23,113 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 20,553 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 19,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nsf tyre cut in wall not to cords

Pass 19 Jan 2015 19,267 miles

nsf tyre cut in wall not to cords

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 ETK is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 ETK, 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 ETK registered?

BV12 ETK is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is BV12 ETK safe to buy?

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