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BV12 EXA

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

188,492 mi
Last recorded188,492 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 188,492 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front sub-frame corroded

Rear axle and all attached suspension parts corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2025 188,479 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both head lamp have condensation effecting light output (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front sub-frame corroded

Rear axle and all attached suspension parts corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2024 184,928 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 25 Jan 2024 184,921 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective water inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective water inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire no.2 diesel injector (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 27 Jan 2023 180,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Jan 2023 180,558 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jan 2022 174,856 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front tyres close to legal limit

slight play in n/s steering rack end

slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 4 Mar 2020 163,958 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 163,958 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat shield inscure

Pass 1 Mar 2019 142,141 miles

front tyres 0mm on inner edges

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2018 127,012 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 103,603 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 81,780 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 81,780 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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 EXA is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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