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BV12 NWM

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

162,405 mi
Last recorded162,405 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 NWM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 162,405 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 157,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 152,459 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 148,126 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 142,674 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 131,316 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 120,122 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 107,045 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 107,004 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

both rear indicators faded

nsf foglight insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2018 94,492 miles

wear nearside rear tyre inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2017 82,347 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 67,155 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 48,764 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 46,749 miles

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

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

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 NWM is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 NWM, 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 NWM registered?

BV12 NWM is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is BV12 NWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 NWM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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