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BV12 XZX

2012 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,668 mi
Last recorded100,668 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 XZX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 100,668 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 100,668 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres 215/55/zr16 97w xl (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 82,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly along its inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2017 61,027 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 40,288 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 40,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/55/R16/93H (4.1.D.1b)

adverse wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2015 19,352 miles

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

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

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 XZX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XZX, 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 XZX registered?

BV12 XZX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is BV12 XZX safe to buy?

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