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BV12 YBK

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,393 mi
Last recorded63,393 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 63,393 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 63,392 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 39,763 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 39,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 29,449 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 29,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 26,918 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 26,918 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 24,615 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 22,513 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 22,511 miles

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 20,227 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 20,226 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 17,378 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Oct 2017 14,526 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 11,712 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 8,038 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2015 5,382 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 YBK is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YBK, 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 YBK registered?

BV12 YBK is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is BV12 YBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 YBK shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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