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BV12 XRN

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,527 mi
Last recorded68,527 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 68,527 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 68,440 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 57,786 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 57,786 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 45,496 miles

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))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 36,810 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 36,810 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 35,536 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 34,348 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 31,569 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 28,331 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 23,770 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 17,850 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 14,672 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 13,719 miles

Nearside tyre weathered on outer sidewall

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 XRN 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 XRN, 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 XRN registered?

BV12 XRN is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is BV12 XRN safe to buy?

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