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BV12 YFD

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

139,264 mi
Last recorded139,264 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 139,264 miles

Front Exhaust noisy front flexi pipe leaking (8.1.1 (a))

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 23 Jun 2025 127,928 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 113,064 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 94,303 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 94,303 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 80,989 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 67,490 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 57,563 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 47,041 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 45,773 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 38,702 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 38,573 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 30,829 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 23,994 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 17,613 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 YFD 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 93.3%.

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 YFD, 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 YFD registered?

BV12 YFD is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 April 2012.

Is BV12 YFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 YFD shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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