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BV12 FXM

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,616 mi
Last recorded114,616 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 114,616 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 100,363 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 97,760 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 92,473 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 92,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also below 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also below 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 80,234 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 67,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread 215/50 17 WXL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn & cracking in tread 215/50 17 WXL (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 67,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread 215/50 17 WXL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn & cracking in tread 215/50 17 WXL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 60,344 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 60,319 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 55,296 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 46,484 miles

Front wipers slight smear

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2017 40,227 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 33,270 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 25,558 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 FXM is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol 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 FXM, 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 FXM registered?

BV12 FXM is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 May 2012.

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