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BV12 YGC

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,981 mi
Last recorded85,981 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 YGC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2026 85,981 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 78,967 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 71,553 miles

Central Front HEAT SHIELD HANGING DOWN

ENGINE OIL ON MIN'

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 63,786 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 53,302 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 41,554 miles

Central heat shield hanging down onto exhaust

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 30,397 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 19,480 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 11,082 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 10,875 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 6 Apr 2016 10,094 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 6,829 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 YGC is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YGC, 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 YGC registered?

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

Is BV12 YGC safe to buy?

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