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BV12 LBG

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

51,060 mi
Last recorded51,060 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 LBG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 51,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 43,859 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 40,460 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 35,440 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 35,440 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 27,681 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 11 Dec 2020 17,844 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 17,175 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 15,896 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 14,311 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 11,704 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 9,941 miles

Advise engine covers fitted

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 7,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 LBG is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV12 LBG registered?

BV12 LBG is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is BV12 LBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 LBG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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