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BV12 OMP

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

153,668 mi
Last recorded153,668 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 OMP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 153,668 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

too clean to start smoke check

Pass 29 Jul 2025 148,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both handbrake cable outer casings split.

Fail 29 Jul 2025 148,299 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both handbrake cable outer casings split.

Pass 25 Jul 2024 142,742 miles

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

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

both rear trailing arm front bushes starting to debond

too clean to complete smoke check

Pass 16 Aug 2023 137,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 133,972 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 129,201 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear suspension trailing arm front bushes debonding

Pass 31 Oct 2020 125,159 miles

too clean to start smoke check

Pass 21 Nov 2019 121,824 miles

too clean to start smoke check

Pass 5 Nov 2018 116,681 miles

too clean to start smoke check

Pass 28 Nov 2017 110,141 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 98,314 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 75,136 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 52,700 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 OMP is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OMP, 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 OMP registered?

BV12 OMP is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is BV12 OMP safe to buy?

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