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BV12 OFB

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

62,890 mi
Last recorded62,890 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 62,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 3mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 on 3mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 59,701 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension component corrosion noted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 56,086 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 56,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 50,976 miles

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

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2020 47,196 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 46,466 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 41,918 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 35,706 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 30,495 miles

Front SMEAR ON BOTH WIPERS

Pass 1 Jul 2016 26,072 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 22,223 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 OFB is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OFB, 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 OFB registered?

BV12 OFB is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 August 2012.

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The MOT history for BV12 OFB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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