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BV12 YNG

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,630 mi
Last recorded76,630 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 YNG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 76,630 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 69,877 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 63,874 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 58,209 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 52,130 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 46,673 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 42,493 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 40,346 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 40,346 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 35,797 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 30,467 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 30,467 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 25,133 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 25,133 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 19,964 miles

Nail in nearside rear 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 YNG is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc 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 YNG, 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 YNG registered?

BV12 YNG is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is BV12 YNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 YNG 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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