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BV12 GUW

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,954 mi
Last recorded81,954 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 GUW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2025 81,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 66,999 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray/guard fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2023 65,216 miles

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

undertray/guard fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2022 63,673 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 61,226 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 58,221 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 55,127 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 51,514 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 42,727 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 215/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 27,126 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Feb 2016 10,466 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 4,161 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 GUW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GUW, 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 GUW registered?

BV12 GUW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is BV12 GUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 GUW shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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