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BV12 ONW

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

64,344 mi
Last recorded64,344 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 ONW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 64,344 miles

TPMS ON NO FAULT

Fail 24 Aug 2026 64,344 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

TPMS ON NO FAULT

Pass 19 Aug 2025 61,194 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 59,545 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 57,559 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 54,761 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 51,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and close to limit (advised to replace) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 49,542 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 47,852 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 45,620 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 43,443 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 40,785 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 37,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit <<<< ON 2mm >>>> (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 9 Mar 2015 27,540 miles

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

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

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 ONW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 ONW, 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 ONW registered?

BV12 ONW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is BV12 ONW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 ONW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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