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BV12 LCN

2012 Ford Focus

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,245 mi
Last recorded128,245 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 LCN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 128,245 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 113,672 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower link arm bushes unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower link arm bushes unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside door mirror surround loose

Fail 8 Oct 2021 113,666 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower link arm bushes unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower link arm bushes unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside door mirror surround loose

Pass 9 Oct 2020 100,995 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 100,995 miles

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Wearing on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 87,062 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 87,062 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 70,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear link arm rubber bushes deteriorating

Nearside Rear trailing arm rubber bush starting to unbound

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear link arm rubber bushes deteriorating

Offside Rear trailing arm rubber bush staring to unbound

Fail 18 Oct 2018 70,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater does not face the side (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear link arm rubber bushes deteriorating

Nearside Rear trailing arm rubber bush starting to unbound

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear link arm rubber bushes deteriorating

Offside Rear trailing arm rubber bush staring to unbound

Pass 22 Sep 2017 52,267 miles

Exhaust heat shield damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes in link arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes in link arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 35,299 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 18,343 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 14,263 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 LCN is a 2012 Ford Focus in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LCN, 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 LCN is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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