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BV12 GBF

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

127,350 mi
Last recorded127,350 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 GBF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 127,350 miles

Central Upper heat sheild defective

Pass 22 Jan 2025 119,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal rubber splitting

coolant level below minimum

n/s/r lamp unit lens damaged

oil leak - rear of engine area

signs of a coolant leak - gearbox side of engine

Fail 21 Jan 2025 119,505 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps lens heavily deteriorated limiting the light output significantly (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal rubber splitting

coolant level below minimum

n/s/r lamp unit lens damaged

oil leak - rear of engine area

signs of a coolant leak - gearbox side of engine

Pass 5 Jan 2024 109,844 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 109,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2023 102,415 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 96,953 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 89,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 74,214 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 58,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 41,784 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 32,039 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 32,039 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 22,191 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 14,163 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 GBF is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red 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 GBF, 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 GBF is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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