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BV12 YFO

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

95,648 mi
Last recorded95,648 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 95,648 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 90,964 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 85,421 miles

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))

Rear under the car corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2022 79,701 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 72,127 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 64,449 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 56,558 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 48,302 miles

Engine bay overs & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 10 Dec 2018 48,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant below minimum in expansion tank

Engine bay overs & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to minimum legal Limit now) ( Borderline pass,Replacement recomended (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Advise Both Rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Nov 2017 37,583 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 26,958 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 16,046 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 10,582 miles

two nails n/s/r tyre

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 YFO is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YFO, 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 YFO registered?

BV12 YFO is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is BV12 YFO safe to buy?

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