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BV12 OKN

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,603 mi
Last recorded142,603 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 OKN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 142,603 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 142,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 138,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 128,462 miles

Central Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush deteriorated not exccesive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm bush some perishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush deteriorated but not exccesive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened trailing arm bush some perishing (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 124,648 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 118,645 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 108,033 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 97,459 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 75,417 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 61,551 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 61,549 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 52,519 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 38,709 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 38,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 23,501 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall safety rib damaged

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 OKN is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OKN, 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 OKN is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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