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BV62 NHY

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,820 mi
Last recorded54,820 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 NHY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 54,820 miles

Fuel tank heat shield corroded and loose.

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Bulb discolouring. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Sliver of metal in tyre.

Fail 4 Aug 2026 54,820 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel tank heat shield corroded and loose.

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Bulb discolouring. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Sliver of metal in tyre.

Pass 29 Aug 2025 81,279 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 75,904 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 70,827 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2022 40,971 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 37,537 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 37,537 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 34,494 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 31,735 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 29,905 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 29,904 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 28,368 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 28,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 May 2016 27,639 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 25,679 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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BV62 NHY is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NHY, 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 BV62 NHY registered?

BV62 NHY is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is BV62 NHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV62 NHY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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