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BV12 GBO

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,198 mi
Last recorded134,198 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 134,198 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 134,197 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 124,640 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 118,882 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 118,881 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 104,079 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 104,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 82,177 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 62,064 miles

offside front and both rear tyres perished and splitting in tread areas

Pass 11 Nov 2019 55,882 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 55,882 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 39,508 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 39,506 miles

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

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

Offside 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 Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2017 27,132 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 27,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 22,267 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 17,658 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 14,649 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre scrubbed on outer edge (no cords/ply showing)

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 GBO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GBO, 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 GBO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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