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BV12 GOC

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,682 mi
Last recorded138,682 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 138,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer pin holed (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow starting @ flexi pipe sections (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 138,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer pin holed (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow starting @ flexi pipe sections (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 118,928 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer pin holed (6.1.2 (a))

condensation in nearside front headlight

offside strut top bearing slightly "notchy" in operation

Pass 15 Sep 2023 98,560 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 98,560 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 84,924 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 84,924 miles

Drive shaft bearing excessively worn offside drive shaft centre bearing noisy (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre tread depths low & worn on edges, advise renewal (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 72,179 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 59,144 miles

all tyres wearing thin 2-3mm advice changed before winter

Pass 9 Sep 2019 48,257 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 48,257 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished and split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside rear tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2018 29,876 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 29,876 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 28,836 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 26,682 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 24,717 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 20,652 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 GOC is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol 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 GOC, 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 GOC is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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