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BV12 YBR

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,944 mi
Last recorded104,944 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 YBR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 104,944 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 90,727 miles

Front tyres wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 21 Aug 2024 77,483 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 64,777 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 30 Aug 2023 64,777 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 52,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm 215-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn bald on inner edge secondary tread

Pass 31 Aug 2021 41,536 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 35,134 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 34,161 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 34,160 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 29,522 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 29,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 24,680 miles

EML on

Fail 20 Feb 2018 24,680 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

EML on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 19,141 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 14,337 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 8,550 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 YBR is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YBR, 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 YBR registered?

BV12 YBR is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2012.

Is BV12 YBR safe to buy?

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