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BV12 NXA

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,116 mi
Last recorded67,116 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 NXA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2026 67,116 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Front flexi mounting has detached from hanger. System still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing - *Alignment Advised* (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced {Incl. rear trailing arms} (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 64,161 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded nearside front coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear body structure sills and sub-frame components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension sub-frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 64,159 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside rear tyre has a cut deep to reach the ply or cords 215/50/17'' (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded nearside front coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear body structure sills and sub-frame components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension sub-frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 61,012 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub-frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged offside rear tyre inner edge cut off (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 57,936 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 55,372 miles

Central Front front heat shield section ( clips corroded )

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective offside front driver side wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 53,270 miles

button cover missing from handbrake level

Fail 13 Apr 2021 53,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

button cover missing from handbrake level

Pass 22 Oct 2020 51,226 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 51,223 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 45,003 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2018 31,617 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 18,287 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 17,127 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 15,344 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 13,440 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside sill covers fitted

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 NXA is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NXA, 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 NXA registered?

BV12 NXA is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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