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BV12 ONL

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

49,646 mi
Last recorded49,646 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 ONL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 49,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished /cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished /cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 46,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 42,383 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 39,242 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 36,200 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 36,165 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 32,692 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 32,692 miles

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

Unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 26 Jun 2020 29,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished and starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 26,288 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 22,339 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 22,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 18,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2016 13,824 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 27 May 2015 9,524 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 8,749 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ONL is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ONL, 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 ONL registered?

BV12 ONL is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is BV12 ONL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 ONL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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