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BV62 OXN

2012 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,905 mi
Last recorded96,905 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 OXN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 96,905 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush / mounting o/s - n/s advise further investigation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing front bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

emissions difficult to find operating window

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / shields fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2022 89,652 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mountings n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust shield loose fixing

emissions difficult to find operating window ?

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / shields fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2022 89,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mountings n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust shield loose fixing

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / shields fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2021 85,773 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise further inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust shield loose

engine noise on over run ?

front lower arm rear bushes / mounting slight flexing

unable to fully inspect outer sills an some underside items plastic trims / shields fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2020 78,387 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 78,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 66,553 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 65,755 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 62,235 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 62,235 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 57,689 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 57,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 42,105 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 29,308 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 29,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 OXN is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OXN, 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 BV62 OXN registered?

BV62 OXN is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is BV62 OXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV62 OXN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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