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BV12 YDR

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

190,699 mi
Last recorded190,699 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 YDR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 190,699 miles

Coolant leak EXPANSION TANK EMPTY ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both damp (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Fresheners ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front - inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear - uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 185,531 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2025 185,237 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 173,932 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener, Phone Holder ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a damages on the side walls, nail and obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingredients inside (4.1.4 (b))

O/S Rear Bumper corner temporary secured with tape

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease leakage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside plastic sill cover missing (original fittment)

Pass 11 Jan 2023 158,179 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder ()

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nearside sill cover (original fitment) missing

Fail 11 Jan 2023 158,178 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nearside sill cover (original fitment) missing

Pass 19 Jan 2022 147,874 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both - water inside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

heat shield on rear exhaust loose

Pass 15 Jan 2021 142,523 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 124,044 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 108,062 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 91,203 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 91,203 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 73,022 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 52,915 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 YDR is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YDR, 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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BV12 YDR is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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