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BV12 NVU

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,999 mi
Last recorded101,999 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 101,999 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted / condesation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 91,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and worn to legal limit , advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured advise replacement (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly damp inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil level low

Fail 4 Mar 2021 91,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and worn to legal limit , advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured advise replacement (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly damp inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil level low

Pass 15 Feb 2020 82,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre has slight sidewall damage and worn slightly on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine oil very low

exhaust heat shield partially insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2019 67,864 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 67,864 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

coolant level low

Pass 24 Feb 2018 54,786 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

os rear tyre worn to 3mm

rear tyres wearing uneven on on inner edges

Pass 22 Feb 2017 40,244 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 28,373 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 17,398 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 NVU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NVU, 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 NVU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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