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BV12 FXF

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

170,820 mi
Last recorded170,820 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 FXF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 170,820 miles

Both rear brake pipe ends corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 170,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake pipe ends corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 153,879 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 136,857 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 122,320 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lateral link arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 122,320 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lateral link arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 106,299 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Centre of windscreen ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lateral link arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 89,531 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 80,743 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting down 3mm

Pass 26 Sep 2018 70,353 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 63,123 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 53,382 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 43,536 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 36,584 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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 FXF is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FXF, 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 FXF is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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