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BV12 OFS

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

29,094 mi
Last recorded29,094 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 OFS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 29,094 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 29,092 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 26,667 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 22,419 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 16,857 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 15,180 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 13,583 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 11,755 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 11,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. wrong size (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 24 May 2018 9,295 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 6,374 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 4,146 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 3,086 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 OFS is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OFS, 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 OFS registered?

BV12 OFS is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 August 2012.

Is BV12 OFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 OFS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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