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BV12 YDK

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,888 mi
Last recorded135,888 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 135,888 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2026 135,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 130,782 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 127,258 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 124,444 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 122,694 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 122,694 miles

Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 116,300 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 101,503 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 86,385 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 66,519 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 48,843 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)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 44,622 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 38,827 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2015 38,096 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Mar 2015 38,096 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 YDK is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YDK, 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 YDK registered?

BV12 YDK is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 2012.

Is BV12 YDK safe to buy?

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