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BV12 YKJ

2012 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

95,354 mi
Last recorded95,354 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 YKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 95,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn slightly uneven inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn slightly uneven inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2025 88,605 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 81,993 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 81,993 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 73,375 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 52,381 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 50,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 46,779 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 44,785 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 39,724 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 33,961 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 28,315 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 21,183 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 24 Feb 2015 14,913 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 YKJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YKJ, 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 YKJ registered?

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

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