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BV12 XYG

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

40,695 mi
Last recorded40,695 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 XYG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 40,695 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 5 Aug 2026 40,695 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2025 38,054 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 38,054 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 33,006 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 33,006 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 31,407 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 29,968 miles

Offside Rear position and fog lamp lens damaged

Fail 24 Aug 2021 29,968 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear position and fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2020 27,871 miles

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 19 Aug 2020 27,871 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2018 22,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 21,701 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 21,697 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 12,159 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 7,260 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 6,956 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 XYG is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XYG, 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 XYG registered?

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

Is BV12 XYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 XYG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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