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BV12 ORJ

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,897 mi
Last recorded76,897 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 76,897 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper defective

Pass 19 Apr 2024 68,414 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 66,340 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2023 66,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 63,698 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 61,961 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 60,317 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 50,523 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 50,523 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing ONE NUT MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 41,353 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 32,284 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 23,079 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 17,349 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 ORJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ORJ, 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 ORJ registered?

BV12 ORJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is BV12 ORJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 ORJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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