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BV12 FYS

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,074 mi
Last recorded151,074 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 FYS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 151,074 miles

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

Front both lights dim and pulsing

Front both lower arm rear most bushes poor

Front exhaust bracket broken unlikely to fall

Front front exhaust flexible in poor condition

Rear rear sub frame corroding

all exhaust heat shields are loose unlikely to fall

tpms light on

Fail 31 Dec 2025 151,074 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge 215 050 zr17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front both lights dim and pulsing

Front both lower arm rear most bushes poor

Front exhaust bracket broken unlikely to fall

Front front exhaust flexible in poor condition

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear rear sub frame corroding

all exhaust heat shields are loose unlikely to fall

tpms light on

Pass 2 Jan 2025 139,132 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 129,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measures 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe surface corrosion

Fail 21 Feb 2024 129,052 miles

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp sidelights flickering (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high headlamp leveling rod damaged (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measures 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe surface corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2023 124,795 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 124,795 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Engine oil level slightly low

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 124,792 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlight has a lot off condension in unit

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Side off seat belt fraying (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 108,334 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 100,969 miles

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

engine cover & under-trays fitted, obscuring some components

Fail 22 Feb 2021 100,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

engine cover & under-trays fitted, obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jan 2020 96,223 miles

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

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

engine cover & under-trays fitted. obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jan 2019 89,979 miles

Front pads 50% worn

Pass 22 Jan 2018 82,086 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 71,805 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 59,640 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Feb 2015 45,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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 FYS is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FYS, 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 FYS is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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