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BV12 ONX

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,029 mi
Last recorded45,029 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 ONX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 45,029 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 45,029 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 41,702 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +wering uneaven (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneaven

Pass 20 Mar 2024 37,618 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 33,462 miles

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

both rear tyres stepping on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2022 28,950 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 24,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 22,025 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 18,091 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 14,846 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 14,846 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 13,141 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 13,141 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 11,514 miles

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

Nearside Front sidewall worn and cracked

Nearside Rear sidewall worn and cracked

OSF tyre has obvious sighns that it has been run flat

Pass 17 Mar 2015 10,310 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 ONX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver 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 ONX, 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 ONX registered?

BV12 ONX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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