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BV12 EUT

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,063 mi
Last recorded120,063 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 EUT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 120,063 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 120,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front headlamp goes dim

Pass 11 Sep 2024 113,198 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 106,302 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 106,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 102,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 102,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 97,413 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 90,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 84,784 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 74,674 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 63,128 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 62,976 miles

Engine temp 91F (Laser) To clean for emissions All tyres 5mm F pads (Aprox) 10% worn Drums

Pass 11 Mar 2016 52,426 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 39,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 EUT is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EUT, 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 EUT registered?

BV12 EUT is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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