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BV62 OVC

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,659 mi
Last recorded110,659 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 OVC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 110,659 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

water level below minimum

Fail 23 Apr 2024 110,659 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

water level below minimum

Pass 17 Apr 2023 98,024 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 98,024 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 89,965 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 89,965 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 88,214 miles

nearside front drive shaft inner c.v boot leaking grease

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Oct 2019 84,167 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 84,159 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear outer door handle missing

Pass 11 Sep 2018 78,105 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Sep 2017 67,386 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 54,335 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 OVC is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OVC, 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 OVC registered?

BV62 OVC is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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