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BV62 NKX

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,773 mi
Last recorded126,773 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 NKX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 126,773 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush light lifting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 117,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust centre box rusty/deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2023 109,676 miles

Both rear coil springs getting rusty

Front brake discs inner faces poor heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 109,676 miles

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

Both rear coil springs getting rusty

Front brake discs inner faces poor heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 105,227 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 105,227 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 100,706 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 100,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 97,692 miles

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

exhaust centre box deteriorated

Fail 8 Sep 2020 97,692 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust centre box deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2019 92,990 miles

slight damage to windscreen

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 84,560 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 70,928 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres low on tread/scrubbed in inner edges

both rear tyres going out of shape

Fail 4 Sep 2017 70,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres low on tread/scrubbed in inner edges

both rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 22 Aug 2016 51,034 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 39,375 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 NKX is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NKX, 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 NKX registered?

BV62 NKX is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is BV62 NKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV62 NKX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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