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BV12 XWH

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,927 mi
Last recorded110,927 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 XWH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 110,927 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 106,025 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 6 Nov 2024 105,458 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working LED type, head lamp dust cover missing looks to have water ingress (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Nov 2023 95,864 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 95,864 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 88,499 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 88,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 77,817 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 70,641 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 70,614 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 56,240 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 48,120 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 5 Mar 2018 48,120 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 15 Mar 2017 42,613 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 15 Mar 2016 36,396 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 18 Feb 2015 28,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres close to wear bars

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 XWH is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XWH, 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 XWH registered?

BV12 XWH is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BV12 XWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 XWH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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