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BV12 YVF

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

52,761 mi
Last recorded52,761 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 52,761 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 51,523 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 50,051 miles

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 48,530 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 43,494 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 42,750 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 42,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 38,117 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 29,625 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 24,676 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 21,005 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 16,651 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 15,857 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 YVF is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red 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 YVF, 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 YVF registered?

BV12 YVF is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 April 2012.

Is BV12 YVF safe to buy?

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