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BV12 NZJ

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,845 mi
Last recorded87,845 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 NZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 87,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look wearing low on inside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust guard not secure

front subeframe showing sings of corrosion

rear subeframe showing sings of corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2025 87,844 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look wearing low on inside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust guard not secure

front subeframe showing sings of corrosion

rear subeframe showing sings of corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2024 78,420 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle beam showing sings of corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2023 67,762 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 67,632 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper Damaged,

Pass 2 Sep 2022 61,587 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 61,587 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 56,273 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 55,631 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated, but not resulting in leaks

Fail 9 Apr 2021 55,630 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust flexi deteriorated, but not resulting in leaks

Pass 26 Mar 2020 50,571 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 50,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2019 44,640 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 38,150 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 30,814 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 23,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 23,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 16,123 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 NZJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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