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BV12 YEB

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,992 mi
Last recorded117,992 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 117,992 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 107,478 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 99,697 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 91,242 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 85,484 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 77,970 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 73,509 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 73,066 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2018 64,120 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 64,120 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 53,569 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 53,569 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 39,708 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 39,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 24,154 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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 YEB is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV12 YEB registered?

BV12 YEB is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is BV12 YEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 YEB shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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