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BV12 YWY

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,538 mi
Last recorded100,538 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 YWY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 100,538 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 91,013 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 75,000 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 68,420 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 68,420 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 58,075 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Aug 2019 49,550 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 39,158 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 23,126 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 20,826 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 16,773 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 YWY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YWY, 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 YWY registered?

BV12 YWY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 August 2012.

Is BV12 YWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 YWY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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