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BV12 LCX

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,438 mi
Last recorded73,438 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 73,438 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective water in light (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 69,338 miles

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

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess fluid bush split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

fuel tank heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2023 65,100 miles

both front arm rearward bushes deteriorated

stone chip outside zone "A"

Pass 12 Sep 2022 60,489 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 60,487 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced water/condensation in headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Front cornering lamp inoperative

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 55,714 miles

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

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

Nearside Front cornering lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Piece of metal in tread ()

Nearside Rear door seal hanging out of door

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tread ()

Pass 10 Sep 2020 51,494 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 51,494 miles

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

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

Offside Front cornering lamp inoperative

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 45,354 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 39,087 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 34,907 miles

Rear both tyres perished

trays & covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2016 30,169 miles

trays & covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 28,251 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 23,145 miles

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 LCX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LCX, 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 LCX registered?

BV12 LCX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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