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BV12 YPN

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,789 mi
Last recorded124,789 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 YPN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 124,789 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower control arm rear bush N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper slightly damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 121,544 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush N/S/F and O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 117,301 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 112,837 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 105,264 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2021 105,264 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 97,640 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 97,238 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 75,755 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 75,755 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 52,806 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 52,471 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 52,471 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 42,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and slight castaling (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 33,602 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 25,640 miles

front pads low tyers low

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 YPN is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YPN, 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 YPN registered?

BV12 YPN is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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