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BV62 FMY

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,115 mi
Last recorded124,115 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 FMY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 124,115 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2025 122,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 122,905 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 116,284 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 116,284 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front wipers slow to fully clear

Pass 4 Dec 2023 111,884 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 103,044 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 103,044 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

nearside front seat belt slow to fully retract

Pass 6 Dec 2021 94,811 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 94,811 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 86,447 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 86,447 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 76,580 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 65,059 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 65,059 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 51,587 miles

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

undertray

Pass 7 Jul 2016 40,665 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 30,782 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 30,782 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BV62 FMY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BV62 FMY, 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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BV62 FMY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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