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BV12 NZF

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,223 mi
Last recorded93,223 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 NZF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 93,223 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 82,041 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 73,309 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 64,168 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 55,945 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 50,923 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 48,840 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 40,595 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 37,670 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 36,139 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)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 33,497 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 33,497 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 16,859 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 24 Mar 2015 16,859 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 NZF is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver 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 NZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BV12 NZF?

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What year was BV12 NZF registered?

BV12 NZF is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 May 2012.

Is BV12 NZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 NZF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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