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BV12 OEY

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,080 mi
Last recorded66,080 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 OEY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 66,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 55,519 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 46,734 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 39,740 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 32,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 24,920 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 24,920 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2020 17,836 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 15,099 miles

Nearside Front space saver spare fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2019 15,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2018 13,552 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 12,121 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 10,131 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 8,034 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 OEY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue 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 OEY, 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

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What year was BV12 OEY registered?

BV12 OEY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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