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BV12 EYA

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,957 mi
Last recorded138,957 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 EYA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 138,957 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 131,343 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 125,910 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 119,906 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 113,809 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 107,247 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 107,239 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 102,028 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 102,028 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 96,732 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 90,294 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 18 Jan 2018 88,162 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 81,193 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 72,703 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 28 Jan 2016 72,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 62,771 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 EYA is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 EYA, 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 EYA registered?

BV12 EYA is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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