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BV12 YYH

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,320 mi
Last recorded103,320 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 YYH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 103,320 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2026 103,320 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 88,917 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 85,360 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 78,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 70,652 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension

Pass 5 Jan 2022 63,071 miles

both front tyres wearing low and perishing

both rear tyres wearing low and unevenly inside edges

front wipers wearing

surface corrosion front subframe

Pass 7 Dec 2020 57,809 miles

both rear tyreswearing low inside edges

front pads wearing low 75%

rear pads wearing low

Pass 31 May 2019 49,669 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 44,233 miles

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 7 Jun 2017 38,851 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Fail 6 Jun 2017 38,835 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 33,200 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 21,835 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 YYH is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YYH, 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 YYH registered?

BV12 YYH is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 July 2012.

Is BV12 YYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 YYH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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