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BV61 TWX

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,385 mi
Last recorded78,385 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 TWX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 78,385 miles

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

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

Nearside headlamp lens condinsated

Offside indicator side repeater lens missing

Pass 23 Jan 2025 70,308 miles

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

Nearside headlamp lens condinsated

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 70,308 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside headlamp lens condinsated

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 60,832 miles

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

Offside mirror glass damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2024 60,832 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and smooth on edges ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing heavily on inner tread and central tread wearing uneven

Offside mirror glass damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2023 51,503 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 2mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 41,044 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 41,044 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour 581 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 33,447 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 31,998 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 29,020 miles

Undershield obscuring components

Pass 15 Jan 2018 26,399 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 21,703 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 16,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

headlamp switch set to zero to re check lights

Pass 2 Jan 2015 11,148 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BV61 TWX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 BV61 TWX, 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 BV61 TWX registered?

BV61 TWX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is BV61 TWX safe to buy?

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